Paying for Alaska Career
Tuition & Fees
$16,245
Largest Programs
Medical/Clinical Assistant
number of programs offered
7
The largest programs at Alaska Career College is Medical/Clinical Assistant and its 2023 tuition is $16,245. The length of the program is 46 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 10 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Alaska Career Collegeis average compared to the national average of Medical/Clinical Assistant program (the average is $15,570).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2023 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Alaska Career College with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $16,245 | - | 46 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $15,570 |
| 2 | Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | $16,170 | - | 48 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $11,825 |
| 3 | Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | $10,287 | - | 27 Contact Hours | 7 Months | $3,574 |
| 4 | Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | $12,429 | - | 34 Contact Hours | 11 Months | $18,297 |
| 5 | Accounting and Business/Management | $25,328 | - | 66 Contact Hours | 15 Months | $24,264 |
| 6 | Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | $25,328 | - | 66 Contact Hours | 15 Months | $17,257 |
Tuition & Fees Trends Chart
The following chart shows the changes of tuition and books & supplies costs over the past 5 years. The cost is for the Medical/Clinical Assistant program which is the largest program at Alaska Career College.
2023 Living Costs
The 2023 average living costs is $24,110 including room & board and other living expenses. The living cost at Alaska Career Collegehas increased by 6.45% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2023 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Alaska Career College.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $12,240 | $7,410 |
| 2020 | $11,020 | $6,670 |
| 2021 | $10,970 | $9,440 |
| 2022 | $11,790 | $10,860 |
| 2023 | $13,070 | $11,040 |