Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $35,504
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,176
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 25:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 30.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $150/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $68,499 | $27,583 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $59,169 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $44,170 | |
| Construction Trades, General. | Associate | $44,170 | $12,562 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $37,208 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Certificate | $36,312 | $13,843 |
| Computer Science. | Associate | $35,600 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | Certificate | $35,258 | $14,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $33,281 | $45,100 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Certificate | $31,799 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $31,495 | $21,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $31,254 | $15,363 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $31,205 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Certificate | $29,450 | $13,726 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Certificate | $28,816 | $14,750 |
Outcomes Overview
Charter College graduates enter Alaska's job market with a 91.5% employment rate, though their $35,504 median earnings create financial pressures. Monthly loan payments of $150 consume about 5% of typical graduate income, which is manageable but not ideal. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.4 sits near the federal benchmark for reasonable educational debt. Most graduates find work in Alaska's healthcare facilities, oil industry support services, and growing business sectors. The college's career-focused training in medical assisting, business administration, and information technology aligns with local employer needs. However, the 30.48% loan repayment rate suggests many struggle with debt management. Given the modest earnings potential and mixed repayment success, this represents an average return on investment.