Business Operations Support and Assistant Services at Charter College

Charter College's business operations certificate costs nearly twice the national median debt for this program, yet delivers outcomes that trail other Alaska schools. While graduates earn $33,000 initially—well above the national median of $25,000—that same income ranks in just the 40th percentile among Alaska programs, where the state median is $35,000. Alaska Vocational Technical Center's comparable program produces graduates earning $37,000 with similar training time.

The debt picture compounds this concern. At $15,441, borrowers face the full Alaska median debt for a certificate that underperforms state alternatives. The 0.47 debt-to-earnings ratio isn't catastrophic, but graduates spend about 18 months of salary repaying loans for below-median state results. More troubling: earnings actually decline slightly by year four, suggesting these administrative roles may offer limited advancement without additional credentials.

For families weighing this program, the calculus is straightforward: you're paying premium certificate pricing for mid-tier Alaska outcomes. Unless Charter's schedule or location offers compelling advantages over state alternatives, other Alaska schools deliver better value in this field. The program works—graduates do earn reasonably—but the cost-benefit comparison within Alaska suggests looking at competitors first.