Alaska Vocational Technical Center

www.avtec.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$12,365

After Financial Aid

2021 Enrolled Students

259

32% Full-Time

About

Alaska Vocational Technical Center is a higher education institution located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Alaska Vocational Technical Center were Welding Technology (19 degrees awarded), Diesel Mechanics Technology (17 degrees), and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (11 degrees).

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center. 21.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 78.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (53 degrees), 3.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (14 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,365.

In 2021, 7% of undergraduate students attending Alaska Vocational Technical Center received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$12,365

2021 Value

42.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Alaska Vocational Technical Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,365. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Alaska Vocational Technical Center grew by 42.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Alaska Vocational Technical Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

7% of undergraduate students at Alaska Vocational Technical Center received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 65% with respect to 2020, when 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Alaska Vocational Technical Center (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Alaska Vocational Technical Center was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 34 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Alaska Vocational Technical Center had a total enrollment of 259 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is 83 students and the part-time enrollment is 176. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Alaska Vocational Technical Center, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 24.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.72% Two or More Races, 2.32% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Asian, 0.386% Black or African American, and 0.386% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (39.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (12%) and Two or More Races Male (9.64%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 259 students. The full-time enrollment at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is 83 and the part-time enrollment is 176. This means that 32% of students enrolled at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Alaska Vocational Technical Center (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

94%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Alaska Vocational Technical Center was 94%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Alaska Vocational Technical Center had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Alaska Vocational Technical Center (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
126 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
64 enrolled students
Two or More Races
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is 48.6% White, 24.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 7.72% Two or More Races, 2.32% Hispanic or Latino, 1.54% Asian, 0.386% Black or African American, and 0.386% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 52 fewer women than men received degrees from Alaska Vocational Technical Center. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 3.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (14 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is Welding Technology (19 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (17 degrees) and General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Alaska Vocational Technical Center, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (19 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are Software developers (519,244 people), Other managers (154,406 people), Computer occupations, all other (124,044 people), Computer & information systems managers (115,882 people), and Computer programmers (105,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in 2021 are Precision Production (19 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are Precision Production (19 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (27 degrees), Engineering Technologies (15 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are Computer Systems Design (582,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (154,553 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (141,412 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (125,275 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (87,629 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Alaska Vocational Technical Center.

Most Common (2021)

Welding Technology
19 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
17 degree-majors awarded
General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Alaska Vocational Technical Center was Welding Technology with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Alaska Vocational Technical Center according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Vocational Technical Center, which is 3.74 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (19).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Alaska Vocational Technical Center by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in Welding Technology, which is 8.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Alaska Vocational Technical Center in General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science, which is 10 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

92%

100% Completion Time

92%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 92% of students graduating from Alaska Vocational Technical Center completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 92% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 92% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2014 at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
53 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 3.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (14 degrees).

5.56% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
42 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
12 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Alaska Vocational Technical Center is white male (42 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races male (12 degrees).

Operations

Alaska Vocational Technical Center employs 36 Instructors, 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are Male Instructor (19), Female Instructor (17), and Male No academic rank (3).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alaska Vocational Technical Center are: Service, with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.58M

2021 Salaries

1.77%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Alaska Vocational Technical Center paid a median of $4.58M in salaries, a 1.77% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.84M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2014, Alaska Vocational Technical Center paid a total of $2.84M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 48.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

36 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

15 Employees

In 2014, the most common positions for instructional staff at Alaska Vocational Technical Center were Instructor with 36 employees, and No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2014, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Alaska Vocational Technical Center were Service with 15 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2014)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2014, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Alaska Vocational Technical Center was Male Instructor with 19 employees, Female Instructor with 17 employees, and Male No academic rank with 3 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Alaska Vocational Technical Center.