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Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SDPublicTown Setting
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Overview & Identity
Lake Area Technical College is a public institution located in the town setting of Watertown, SD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences29% of degrees
Business & Marketing10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,225
Earnings 5yr: $65,335
Debt: $12,000
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,953
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,125
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,763
Earnings 5yr: $54,641
Debt: $12,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,752
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,458
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $56,633
Earnings 5yr: $49,276
Debt: $17,600
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,822
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,402
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,201
Earnings 5yr: $52,342
Debt: $11,001
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $50,334
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Precision Metal Working.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $49,693
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,305
Earnings 5yr: $47,845
Debt: $12,000
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,946
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,420
Earnings 5yr: $39,173
Debt: $17,374
Marketing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,632
Earnings 5yr: $39,495
Debt: $14,250
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,574
Earnings 5yr: $44,181
Debt: $14,510
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $38,313
Earnings 5yr: $40,772
Debt: $8,250
Human Services, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,135
Earnings 5yr: $31,016
Debt: $12,000
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $35,222
Earnings 5yr: $25,629
Debt: $12,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $34,188
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ground Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $53,442
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,979
In-State Tuition$6,718
Out-of-State Tuition$6,718
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
27%
Pell Grants
57%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,659
+4% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,473
Completion Signals
73%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,888
Est. Monthly Payment
$107/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
53%
Men47%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 53% men and 47% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$58,931
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