Lake Area Technical College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Lake Area Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Watertown, South Dakota. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for other students on average. It offers 49 degree programs through 11 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs ( programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $38,900.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD
Phone	605-882-5284
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,718 Out-of-State$6,718
Student Population »	2,238 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	70%
Transfer-out Rate	4%
Retention Rate	81% (Full-time) 43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,418
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for out-of-state students at Lake Area Technical College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($7,475) over public community colleges in South Dakota.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lake Area Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to South Dakota community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,718	$6,718
Books & Supplies	$1,200
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,750
Average Financial Aid	$4,418
Cost of Attendance	$20,668	$20,668
After Financial Aid	$16,250	$16,250
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	South Dakota Residents	Out-of-State Students
Lake Area Technical College	$6,718	$6,718
Public Community Colleges in South Dakota	$7,556	$7,475
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lake Area Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 6 programs can be conferred by distance learning - The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	11	29	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agricultural Business and Management	NOT OFFERED	83 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Science	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Human Services	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	66 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Engine Machinist	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	37 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	61 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,238 students at Lake Area Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,128 male students and 1,062 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,190	1,511	679
Male Students	1,128	899	229
Female Students	1,062	612	450

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Lake Area Technical College, there are 2,238 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,137 students were attending classes through distance learning (499 students are enrolled exclusively and 638 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,238
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	499
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	638
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,101