Paying for AVTEC
Tuition & Fees
$5,619
Largest Programs
Welding Technology/Welder
number of programs offered
9
The largest programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is Welding Technology/Welder and its 2025 tuition is $5,619. The length of the program is 1080 contact hours ( or credit hours) and, it requires 10 months to complete the program in average.
The tuition & fees at Alaska Vocational Technical Centeris inexpensive compared to the national average of Welding Technology/Welder program (the average is $10,695).
Largest Programs Information
The following table shows the 2025 tuition & fees of the largest programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center with program length and completion time.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies Costs | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average (in Vocational schools) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welding Technology/Welder | $5,619 | $8,998 | 1080 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $10,695 |
| 2 | Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | $5,619 | $8,473 | 1080 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $25,492 |
| 3 | Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | $3,632 | $4,003 | 630 Contact Hours | 5 Months | $8,587 |
| 4 | Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | $5,619 | $2,360 | 1260 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $8,424 |
| 5 | Information Science/Studies | $5,619 | $4,800 | 1260 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $8,293 |
| 6 | Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | $5,619 | $4,143 | 1080 Contact Hours | 10 Months | $23,201 |
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 Welding Technology/Welder program which is the largest program at Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
2025 Living Costs
The 2025 average on-campus living costs is $15,685 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, average living costs is $22,325. The living cost at Alaska Vocational Technical Centerhas increased by 11.48% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 living costs and the cost trends over last 5 years at Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
Living Costs Trends
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2021 | $14,972 | $2,375 | $18,763 | $2,850 |
| 2022 | $15,580 | $2,375 | $19,000 | $3,088 |
| 2023 | $17,518 | $2,375 | $19,000 | $3,088 |
| 2024 | $11,695 | $2,375 | $19,000 | $3,088 |
| 2025 | $13,120 | $2,565 | $19,000 | $3,325 |
Living Costs Trends Chart