Best Optician Programs in Alaska (2025)

Updated November 21, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare optician programs across Alaska. Below you’ll find up-to-date labor market insights and nearby schools.

We couldn't find Optician nearby. Showing in-state training options instead.
#1

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK In-state option
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#3

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, AK In-state option
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

University of Alaska Southeast

Juneau, AK In-state option
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#7

Charter College

Anchorage, AK In-state option
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  • 2221 East Norhtern Lights Boulevard, Suite 120 Anchorage, AK 99508-4103
  • (907) 227-1000

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#9

University of Alaska System of Higher Education

Fairbanks, AK In-state option
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  • 2025 Yukon Drive, Suite 202 Butrovich Building Fairbanks, AK 99775-5000
  • (907) 450-8000

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Opticians, Dispensing (29-2081)
Data Year: 2024 • Alaska

Median Pay (2024) $56,260 $27.05 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$58,030 per year $27.90 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $44,190

$21.25 per hour

25th Percentile $48,300

$23.22 per hour

75th Percentile $67,080

$32.25 per hour

90th Percentile $74,150

$35.65 per hour

Alaska vs U.S.

Median Wage +20.8%
$56,260

$27.05 per hour

Mean Wage +16.1%
$58,030

$27.90 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 90

Employment: 90 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
0.27
Employment RSE
26.5%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
90 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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