Lake Area Technical College
1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD 57201
Auto MechanicAviation MaintenanceCosmetologyDental AssistantDiesel MechanicEMT and ParamedicHeavy EquipmentLPNMachinist and CNCMedical AssistantWelding
Programs
Programs this school reported to the U.S. Department of Education in the latest year, with graduates, published program price and early earnings where reported.
| Program | Award | Graduates | Earnings, 1 yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Mechanic | Associate degree | 24 | $55,690 |
| Aviation Maintenance | Associate degree | 9 | $55,690 |
| Aviation Maintenance | Certificate (2 to 4 years) | 8 | n/a |
| Cosmetology | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 35 | $24,262 |
| Dental Assistant | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 18 | $38,826 |
| Dental Assistant | Associate degree | 8 | n/a |
| Diesel Mechanic | Associate degree | 92 | $55,690 |
| EMT and Paramedic | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 2 | n/a |
| EMT and Paramedic | Associate degree | 4 | $56,901 |
| EMT and Paramedic | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 4 | n/a |
| Heavy Equipment | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 17 | n/a |
| Heavy Equipment | Associate degree | 12 | n/a |
| LPN | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 89 | $47,904 |
| LPN | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 5 | $47,904 |
| Machinist and CNC | Associate degree | 9 | $52,506 |
| Machinist and CNC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | n/a |
| Medical Assistant | Associate degree | 5 | $39,684 |
| Welding | Certificate (1 to 2 years) | 30 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 25 | $52,506 |
| Welding | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | n/a |
Cost and outcomes
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Average net price per year | $15,278 |
| In-state tuition and fees per year | $7,622 |
| Completion rate | 76% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 33% |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $11,000 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,812 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Program tuition is the published price for the whole program at schools that report it. Earnings are median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one year after completing.
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Listing data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Last updated October 2026. Something wrong? Send a correction.