Vocational Programs at Lake Area Technical College
Lake Area Technical College (referred to as LATI) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Watertown, SD. Its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Lake Area Technical College is $6,718 for South Dakota residents and $6,718 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 2,238 and the students to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1). Lake Area Technical College supports distance learning and you may earn a degree/certificate through online education.
Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $6,718 |
|---|---|
| Number of Programs | 40 Programs |
| Enrollment | 2,238 Students |
| Online Students | 499 Students |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2021-2022, the tuition & fees of LATI are $6,718. The tuition per credit hour of LATI is $124.
| Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,718 |
| Cost Per Credit | $124 |
Career Programs, Number of Completers
Lake Area Technical College offers 38 career programs (all on-site class). Last year, total 672 students have earned their degrees/certificate at LATI. Next tables summarize the offered career programs and its sub-programs at LATI with number of completers.
Associate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | 1 program | 83 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 1 program | 83 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 8 |
| Environmental Science | 1 program | 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 program | 30 |
| Computer Science | 1 program | 30 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 4 programs | 29 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 2 |
| Robotics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 15 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 2 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 program | 10 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 program | 16 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 1 program | 16 |
| Construction Trades [+] | 1 program | 19 |
| Building Construction Technology | 1 program | 19 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 5 programs | 109 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 16 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 16 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 1 program | 66 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 1 program | 7 |
| Engine Machinist | 1 program | 4 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 2 programs | 27 |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | 1 program | 11 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 16 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 2 programs | 11 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 program | 3 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 1 program | 8 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 8 programs | 89 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1 program | 7 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 1 program | 9 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 1 program | 13 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 1 program | 19 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 7 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 1 program | 12 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 1 program | 2 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 program | 20 |
| Business [+] | 2 programs | 60 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 program | 24 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 program | 36 |
| Total | 28 programs | 481 |
1-2 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 program | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 1 program | 4 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 program | 29 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 1 program | 29 |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 19 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 program | 19 |
| Precision Production Trades [+] | 1 program | 37 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 1 program | 37 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 1 program | 12 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 1 program | 12 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 4 programs | 88 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 1 program | 22 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 program | 5 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 1 program | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 1 program | 61 |
| Total | 9 programs | 189 |
2-4 Years Certificate
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | 1 program | 2 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 1 program | 2 |
| Total | 1 program | 2 |
Lake Area Technical College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1980 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Student Population
At Lake Area Technical College, there are total 2,238 students. By gender, there are 1,122 men and 1,116 women students at LATI. The next table summarizes the student population at LATI.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,238 | 1,122 | 1,116 |
| American Indian/Native American | 46 | 19 | 27 |
| Asian | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Black/African American | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 21 | 18 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| White | 2,049 | 1,033 | 1,016 |
| Two More | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Un-Known | 47 | 26 | 21 |