Welding programs in Alaska
6 welding programs at 5 Alaska schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (2 programs), the state median is $51,824 one year after completion, 19% above the national median of $43,370. Median borrower debt is $12,586.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center | Seward, AK | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 19 | $54,878 | – | – |
| Charter College | Anchorage, AK | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 57 | $48,771 | $12,586 | $143 |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau, AK | Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 15 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a welding school in Alaska
Employers often ask for a welding certification such as those offered by the American Welding Society. Those exams are separate from the school diploma, so ask each school how many weld-test hours you get in a booth.
- How many hours are spent in the weld booth versus the classroom?
- Which welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW) and positions are covered?
- Does the school host certification tests on site?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying welding program in Alaska?
By reported one-year earnings, Alaska Vocational Technical Center leads at $54,878 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many welding programs are in Alaska?
The Scorecard lists 6 certificate or associate programs in this field at 5 schools in Alaska.