Lake Area Technical College

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Lake Area Technical College is a public institution located in Watertown, SD. The school... has approximately 1882 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $58,931. The average age of students entering Lake Area Technical College is 22. The most popular programs at the Lake Area Technical College are: Health Professions And Related Programs (26%), Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (18%), Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (14%), Precision Production (8%) and Public Administration And Social Service Professions (7%).


Tuition & Fees
$6,862.00
Average Debt at Graduation
$12,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
65%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$124.54

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Lake Area Technical College.

Tuition & Fees
$6,862.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$9,121.00
Total Expected Costs
$15,983.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$13,301.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $9,646.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $10,622.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $13,238.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,439.00
$110,000 + $15,484.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Lake Area Technical College.

1,882 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 51%

Female Students: 49%

80% Full Time / 20% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 32%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Lake Area Technical College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$12,000.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
65%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$124.54

The graduation rate at the Lake Area Technical College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
68%
Students who Return after their First Year
82%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Lake Area Technical College.

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

Certificate/Diploma
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Mechanic and Repair Technicians
  • Precision Production

Most Popular Programs
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (26%)
  • Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians (18%)
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences (14%)
  • Precision Production (8%)
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions (7%)