Lake Area Technical College

www.lakeareatech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,720

2.48% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,069

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.09%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,190

69% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

73.7%

466 Graduates

About

Lake Area Technical College is a higher education institution located in Codington County, SD. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lake Area Technical College were General Agriculture Management (112 degrees awarded), Diesel Mechanics Technology (54 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (49 degrees).

In 2021, 864 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lake Area Technical College. 47.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (788 degrees), 43.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lake Area Technical College is $3,720, which is $−4,248 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lake Area Technical College is $3,720, which is $−4,248 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,069.

In 2021, 78% of undergraduate students attending Lake Area Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,720

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lake Area Technical College was $3,720. The cost of tuition at Lake Area Technical College is $−4,248 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lake Area Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,069

2021 Value

8.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lake Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,069. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lake Area Technical College grew by 8.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lake Area Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,130

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lake Area Technical College was of $7,130 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lake Area Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

78%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

78% of undergraduate students at Lake Area Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.2% with respect to 2020, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lake Area Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.09%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lake Area Technical College was 2.09%, which represents 16 out of the 765 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lake Area Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,190 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lake Area Technical College is 1,511 students and the part-time enrollment is 679. This means that 69% of students enrolled at Lake Area Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lake Area Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.5% White, 2.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.05% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, 0.913% Black or African American, 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.228% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Lake Area Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (53.4%), followed by White Female (35.8%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (1.39%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lake Area Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,190 students. The full-time enrollment at Lake Area Technical College is 1,511 and the part-time enrollment is 679. This means that 69% of students enrolled at Lake Area Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lake Area Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lake Area Technical College was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Lake Area Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lake Area Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,959 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
50 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lake Area Technical College is 89.5% White, 2.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.05% Hispanic or Latino, 1% Asian, 0.913% Black or African American, 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.228% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 75 students (3.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 48 fewer women than men received degrees from Lake Area Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College is white (788 degrees awarded). There were 43.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (18 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lake Area Technical College is General Agriculture Management (112 degrees awarded), followed by Diesel Mechanics Technology (54 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (49 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lake Area Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (114 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lake Area Technical College are Other managers (86,376 people), Software developers (36,935 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,901 people), Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (28,900 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (28,885 people).

The most specialized majors at Lake Area Technical College in 2021 are Agriculture (114 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees), Engineering Technologies (57 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lake Area Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Lake Area Technical College are Agriculture (114 degrees awarded), Precision Production (68 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (119 degrees), Engineering Technologies (57 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lake Area Technical College are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (61,835 people), Construction (60,934 people), Computer Systems Design (58,915 people), Elementary & secondary schools (56,797 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (41,109 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lake Area Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

General Agriculture Management
112 degree-majors awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
54 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
49 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Lake Area Technical College was General Agriculture Management with 112 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lake Area Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

456

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

408

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 456 degrees were awarded to men at Lake Area Technical College, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (408).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lake Area Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Lake Area Technical College in General Agriculture Management, which is 2.17 times more than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Lake Area Technical College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 16.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

64%

100% Completion Time

68%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 64% of students graduating from Lake Area Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 68% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lake Area Technical College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.51% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
788 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
18 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lake Area Technical College is white (788 degrees awarded). There were 43.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (18 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
416 degrees awarded
White Female
372 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lake Area Technical College is white male (416 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (372 degrees).

Operations

Lake Area Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $16.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 74.2k (0.451%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Lake Area Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 24.5M. Lake Area Technical College employs 116 Instructors. Most academics at Lake Area Technical College are Male Instructor (71), and Female Instructor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lake Area Technical College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 20 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Sales and related with 12 employees.

Endowment

$16.4M

2021 Endowment

150%

growth from 2020

Lake Area Technical College has an endowment valued at about $16.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lake Area Technical College grew 150% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.1M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lake Area Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.9M

2021 Salaries

6.46%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lake Area Technical College paid a median of $11.9M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($24.5M) and a 6.46% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.24M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lake Area Technical College paid a total of $7.24M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 60.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lake Area Technical College was Instructor with 116 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lake Area Technical College were Office and Administrative Support with 20 employees, Service with 14 employees, and Sales and related with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lake Area Technical College was Male Instructor with 71 employees, and Female Instructor with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lake Area Technical College.