Trade & Vocational Schools in Alaska
Auto Mechanic Schools in Alaska
Although there are only three different vocational schools in Alaska to choose from, two of these universities (UAA and UAS) have multiple campuses all across the Alaskan range. This can help if you are not sure where you want to live, making it easier to transfer between schools or if you just need somewhere close to home, they should be able to provide that. If you are extremely interested in everything sea-related, UAS is probably the school for you as they specialize in marine transportation which will allow you to work on any automobile that is built for the waves. The average tuition cost for each of these schools after students apply aid is about $10,500, if you are looking for extra aid don’t forget to apply for our scholarship.
List of Auto Mechanic Schools in Alaska
- University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
- University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK
- University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, AK
Working as an Auto Mechanic in Alaska
Once you are out of school with your degrees and certificates you can make a good living working in this industry. This is partly because of the extremely high cost of living in Alaska, but also because of high demand as there are not many people going into Alaska to work in this space. With the highest average wage for auto mechanics in the United States and such amazing landscape and scenery, Alaska is the place to go if you love working on automobiles and if you want to explore some of the most exotic landscapes in the world.
| Job Type | Total in Alaska | Average Hourly Wage | Average Annual Salary |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 1,600 | $27.48 | $57,150 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | 280 | $29.52 | $61,410 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | 820 | $31.45 | $65,410 |
Schools in Alaska
Mechanic Jobs in Alaska
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Directory of Alaska Schools
Featured Trade Schools in Alaska
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Programs:
Automotive Mechanics Technology
Diesel/Heavy Equipment
and more…
University of Alaska Anchorage
Programs:
Automotive Technology
Diesel Power Technology
and more…
University of Alaska Southeast
Programs:
Power Technology – Diesel
Power Technology – Marine Diesel
Power Technology – Heavy Duty Diesel
Marine Transportation
and more…
Available Grants & Scholarships
Nationwide Scholarships and Grants
| Automotive Scholarships and Grants | Location | Description | Deadline |
| Future Mechanic Grant | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for aspiring auto mechanics | 12/1/2019 |
| Andrew Piech Memorial Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,200 for graduates of New Mexico high school | June each year |
| Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship | Nationwide | Full-Tuition paid for eligible students | March each year |
| Federal Pell Grants | Nationwide | Up to $6,195, for low-income households | Varies |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Nationwide | Various, for low-income households | Varies |
| Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship | Nationwide | Various, one application for many scholarships | March each year |
| Berto Diaz Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for Mechanical Engineering Students | January each year |
| BMW/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 paid annually in $1,500 increments | March each year |
| Brent Strohmeyer Memorial Foundation Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $400 for eligible students | April each year |
| GMiS Scholars Program | Nationwide | Various, for underrepresented students in tech | April each year |
| SMA Native American STEM Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,500, for Native American STEM students | June each year |
| Viceroy Auto Trans Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Automotive Hall of Fame Educational Fund | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | June each year |
| Clunker Junker Cash for Cars and College Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible female students | Varies |
| SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund | Nationwide | Up to $5,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Edward D. Hendrickson/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | March each year |
| TMC/SAE Donald D. Dawson Technical Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $6,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,500 increments for four years | March each year |
| Fred M. Young Sr./SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $4,000 for eligible students distributed in $1,000 increments for four years | March each year |
| Tau Beta Pi/SAE Engineering Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Yanmar/SAE Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | March each year |
| Horatio Alger Association CTE Scholarships | Nationwide | Up to $2,500 for eligible students | June each year |
| AmericanMuscle Automotive Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $2,000 for eligible students | June & October each year |
| Imagine America Foundation - High School Scholarship | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | December 31 of Graduation Year |
| Imagine America Adult Skills Education Program | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | No Deadline |
| Imagine America Military Award Program | Nationwide | Up to $1,000 for eligible students | No Deadline |
Alaska Specific Scholarships and Grants
| Automotive Scholarships and Grants | Location | Description | Deadline |
| University of Alaska Scholarships | All University of Alaska Schools | 25 career/technical scholarships $500-$5,000 | 02/15 each year |
| Alaska Performance Scholarship | All Alaska Schools | 3 Levels - $4,755/yr, $3,566/yr, and $2,378/yr | 06/30 each year |
| Alaska Education Grant | All Alaska Schools | Awards from $500 to $4,000 for Alaska residents | 06/30 each year |