Lake Area Technical College

Lake Area Technical College is a public community college located in Watertown, SD. It offers 48 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 6 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
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 costs ($7,475) of public community colleges in South Dakota.
It has 2,238 students that are higher than the average population (1,032 students) of community colleges in South Dakota. In addition, 499 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (11 to 1) of South Dakota community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $38,900.
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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 48 degree programs through 20 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 6 programs (6 Certificate programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD
Phone605-882-5284
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,718
Out-of-State$6,718
Student Population »2,238 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »70%
Transfer-out Rate4%
Retention Rate81% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,418
Students to Faculty17:1 (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 Cost Of Attendance
South Dakota ResidentsOut-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
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
South Dakota ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lake Area Technical College$6,718$6,718
Public Community Colleges in South Dakota$7,475$7,475
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

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 - 6 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs6NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2028NOT 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.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED 104 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental Science4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 31 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Robotics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Construction Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Human ServicesNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Building Construction TechnologyNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 89 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/MachinistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder34 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight CrewNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 22 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 TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 46 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training78 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Banking and Financial Support ServicesNOT OFFERED 27 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 62 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,1901,511679
Male Students1,128899229
Female Students1,062612450

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 Enrollment2,238
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses499
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses638
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,101
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