The U.S. Department of Education lists 3 Alaska schools with culinary programs in the CIP 12.05 family: 3 public. After grants, students paid between $10,892 and $15,301 a year on average (median $12,635).
Program mix: 2 of the 3 report baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions; 1 offer culinary or restaurant management (12.0504); 1 grant a bachelor’s-level credential in this family. The largest campus on the list is University of Alaska Anchorage (7,212 students). Every figure below comes from the College Scorecard and IPEDS federal data, retrieved July 2026. No rankings, just the numbers, sortable however you need them.
| School | City | Type | Tuition/yr | Net price/yr | Enrollment | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Vocational Technical CenterReports culinary/restaurant management as its program in this family. | Seward | Public | - | $12,635 | 107 | Culinary Management |
| University of Alaska AnchorageLargest enrollment on this list (7,212 students). | Anchorage | Public | $7,738 | $15,301 | 7,212 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
| University of Alaska FairbanksLowest average net price in the state: $10,892/yr after grants. | Fairbanks | Public | $8,736 | $10,892 | 4,207 | Baking & Pastry Culinary Arts |
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What Culinary School Costs in Alaska
The lowest real-cost route in Alaska is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, at $10,892 a year average net price after grants. Public in-state tuition starts at $7,738 published, and community-college district residents can sometimes pay less than the listed rate. Sort the table by net price and check the out-of-state toggle if you are crossing state lines; residency can double the bill at public schools.
Alaska Culinary School FAQs
How many culinary schools are in Alaska?
3 Alaska institutions report culinary programs (CIP 12.05 family) to the U.S. Department of Education: 3 public. The count covers degree- and certificate-granting schools in the College Scorecard as of July 2026.
How much does culinary school cost in Alaska?
Average net price, what students actually pay per year after grants, ranges from $10,892 to $15,301 across Alaska culinary schools, with a median of $12,635. Published tuition is often higher; net price is the more accurate number.
What is the cheapest culinary school in Alaska?
University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks has the lowest average net price at $10,892 per year. Community college district residents can sometimes pay less than the published in-state rate.
Which Alaska schools offer baking and pastry programs?
2 Alaska schools reported baking & pastry (CIP 12.0501) completions in the latest federal data, including University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Can I study culinary or restaurant management in Alaska?
Yes, 1 school reports culinary/restaurant management (CIP 12.0504) programs: Alaska Vocational Technical Center.
Culinary Schools in Nearby States
School list, tuition, net price, and enrollment from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS completions data (CIP 12.05 family), retrieved July 2026. Notes are computed from the same records. See our methodology for how these lists are built.