At a glance
Average net price
$15,979
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
73.1%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,812
In-state tuition
$6,718
Out-of-state tuition
$6,718
Cost of attendance
$19,637
Median earnings (10y)
$45,473
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
13 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (49%), health (29%), business (10%).
- STEM8%
- Health29%
- Business10%
- Social sciences3%
- Trades & services49%
- Health professions29.4%~534 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair19.1%~346 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture10.5%~190 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business10.0%~181 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~139 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~76 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation4.1%~74 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech3.6%~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.4%~61 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~61 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~39 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~26 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 242 | $41,649 | $12,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Associate's | 187 | $36,747 | $12,000 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 167 | $35,901 | $17,600 |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 98 | $29,474 | $14,250 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 95 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 81 | $32,677 | $14,510 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 66 | — | $26,212 |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 61 | $41,208 | $12,458 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 57 | $18,226 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working. | Associate's | 54 | $37,581 | $11,001 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Associate's | 53 | $35,711 | $17,374 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 46 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 45 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 43 | $45,799 | $13,125 |
| Human Services, General. | Associate's | 43 | $22,590 | $12,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 42 | $32,684 | $8,250 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. | Associate's | 39 | $31,150 | $12,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Associate's | 33 | $48,971 | $12,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 30 | $36,699 | $12,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 29 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 23 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 19 | $36,262 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 6 | $57,596 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College is a mid-sized institution located in Watertown, South Dakota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,812 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Mechanic & repair, Agriculture.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lake Area Technical College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,979 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $6,718 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,637 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 73.1%, a strong completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,473 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lake Area Technical College confers degrees and certificates across 13 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Mechanic & repair, Agriculture. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (49% of credentials), health (29% of credentials), business (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Watertown, South Dakota (town), Lake Area Technical College draws students from across South Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Area Technical College
Q.How much does Lake Area Technical College cost?
The average net price at Lake Area Technical College is $15,979 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,637.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lake Area Technical College?
Lake Area Technical College has a 6-year graduation rate of 73.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Lake Area Technical College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lake Area Technical College graduate earns $45,473 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lake Area Technical College?
Published tuition is $6,718 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lake Area Technical College located?
Lake Area Technical College is located in Watertown, South Dakota (ZIP 57201).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lake Area Technical College at their official website.