How much do Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools cost in Alaska?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 2 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Alaska is $16,987. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in Alaska?

Yes — Alaska has 1 registered apprenticeship program where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) earn in Alaska?

Working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in Alaska earn a median of $80,800 per year, ranging from about $62,400 to $96,700 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) Schools in Alaska

2 schools in Alaska offer practical nursing (LPN/LVN)-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 1 registered apprenticeship program in Alaska trains practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprentices — see apprenticeships.

Schools in Alaska

Median net price / yr (Alaska)

$16,987

national: $10,043

Median earnings (Alaska)

$51,373

national: $38,679

Apprenticeship sponsors

earn while training

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) pay in Alaska (all workers)

$80,800

range $62,400–$96,700 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in Alaska earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Official license records related to practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in Alaska

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development~Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing~Alaska Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development~Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing~Alaska Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse (RN) — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development~Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing~Alaska Board of Nursing
Nurse Anesthetists — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development~Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing~State Medical Board
Nurse Aide — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development~Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing~Nurse Aide Registry
Nursing Home Administrator — Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development~Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing~Regulation of Nursing Home Administrators

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
University of Alaska Southeast	Juneau	public	$12,357	39.2%	$48,475
Alaska Pacific University	Anchorage	private nonprofit	$21,616	47.5%	$54,271

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not practical nursing (LPN/LVN) graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) school in Alaska

How much do Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) schools cost in Alaska?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 2 practical nursing (LPN/LVN) schools in Alaska is $16,987. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Can you get paid to train as a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) in Alaska?: Yes — Alaska has 1 registered apprenticeship program where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the practical nursing (LPN/LVN) apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a practical nursing (LPN/LVN) earn in Alaska?: Working practical nursing (LPN/LVN) professionals in Alaska earn a median of $80,800 per year, ranging from about $62,400 to $96,700 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.