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Culinary school in Alaska

8 culinary programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

4 schools offer these culinary arts programs, and Alaska has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Chefs and head cooks run the daily food preparation in restaurants and other places that serve food. Most start with a high school diploma and kitchen experience; some go through a culinary program at a community college, technical school or culinary school, and others learn in an apprenticeship.1

In Alaska, 7 of the 8 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 8 programs here are culinary arts certificate or diploma (4 programs), culinary arts (associate degree, 2 programs) and baking and pastry certificate or diploma (2 programs).

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How much does culinary school cost in Alaska?

$4,800 to $11,250 is what most culinary programs in Alaska cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 8 programs with a price. All of them: $3,632 to $18,000

In the typical program

Finished the program
74%
Working 6 months later
86%
Earned a year, estimated
about $20,400
Length
30 to 45 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Alaska may also offer culinary school. How these figures are made

Is there free culinary school in Alaska?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 8 culinary programs in Alaska approved for WIOA funding

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8 programs

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts (AAS)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

    Anchorage

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), AnchorageCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,400
    Price if you pay yourself$18,000
    Program website, Culinary Arts (AAS) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Culinary Arts (AAS) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,103
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,000
    Program website, Culinary Arts (AAS) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts and Hospitality (AAS)

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF

    Fairbanks

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF, FairbanksCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,400
    Price if you pay yourself$18,000
    Program website, Culinary Arts and Hospitality (AAS) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    More details about Culinary Arts and Hospitality (AAS) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,097
    Length
    60 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,000
    Program website, Culinary Arts and Hospitality (AAS) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts

    AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center

    Seward

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center, SewardCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$19,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,632

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Culinary Arts at AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    More details about Culinary Arts at AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,880
    Length
    19 weeks, 35 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $4,703
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $19,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,632
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Culinary Arts at AVTEC - Alaska Vocational Technical Center

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personPrerequisite courses

    Culinary Arts (36 wks)

    Alaska Technical Center - Northwest Arctic Borough SD

    Kotzebue

    Prerequisite courses

    Alaska Technical Center - Northwest Arctic Borough SD, KotzebueCulinary arts certificate or diplomaIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$20,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,775

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Culinary Arts (36 wks) at Alaska Technical Center - Northwest Arctic Borough SD
    More details about Culinary Arts (36 wks) at Alaska Technical Center - Northwest Arctic Borough SD
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,198
    Length
    36 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $9,507
    Students counted
    24
    Earned a year, estimated
    $20,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,775
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Culinary Arts (36 wks) at Alaska Technical Center - Northwest Arctic Borough SD

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts (CT2)

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF

    Fairbanks

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF, FairbanksCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Culinary Arts (CT2) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    More details about Culinary Arts (CT2) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,000
    Program website, Culinary Arts (CT2) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Baking & Pastry Arts (OEC)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

    Anchorage

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), AnchorageBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$27,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,800
    Program website, Baking & Pastry Arts (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Baking & Pastry Arts (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,827
    Length
    32 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    12
    Earned a year, estimated
    $27,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,800
    Program website, Baking & Pastry Arts (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Culinary Arts (OEC)

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

    Anchorage

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), AnchorageCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,800
    Program website, Culinary Arts (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    More details about Culinary Arts (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,800
    Program website, Culinary Arts (OEC) at University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Baking and Pastry Arts (CT2)

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF

    Fairbanks

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF, FairbanksBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,000
    Program website, Baking and Pastry Arts (CT2) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    More details about Baking and Pastry Arts (CT2) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,250
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,000
    Program website, Baking and Pastry Arts (CT2) at University of Alaska Fairbanks - UAF

How to pay for culinary school in Alaska

WIOA funding can pay for culinary school in Alaska

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for culinary school

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for culinary school

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Culinary school in Alaska

programs with a price cost under $5,000
3 of 8
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
20th of 28
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
4 of 15
culinary programs here, against the typical state's 8
8 vs 8

State comparisons use the same figures as the culinary school by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Culinary school in Anchorage, Fairbanks and other Alaska cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Alaska

How culinary school compares with the rest of food and hospitality: Culinary and hospitality programs in Alaska

Where the Alaska culinary arts program numbers come from

Which Alaska culinary arts programs are on this list?

These are the culinary arts programs Alaska approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Alaska offers.

How the prices and results of Alaska culinary arts programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about culinary school in Alaska

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Chefs and Head Cooks
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List