Agriculture at Lake Area Technical College
If you plan to study Agriculture, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Area Technical College sits in Watertown, SD.
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Online Class Availability at Lake Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Lake Area Technical College. Of 2,312 students, 471 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Agriculture Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Lake Area Technical College’s Agriculture program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 75 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #57 of 75 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 521 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #331 of 523 |
Earnings for Agriculture Graduates from Lake Area Technical College
Graduates of Lake Area Technical College’s Agriculture program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,747 |
| 2 years | $37,291 |
| 3 years | $38,196 |
| 4 years | $44,958 |
| 5 years | $47,845 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Agriculture graduates from Lake Area Technical College earn a median of $44,958, compared with $42,752 for all Lake Area Technical College graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Agriculture graduates from Lake Area Technical College comes in at $12,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Agriculture Graduates
Students who finish Agriculture program at Lake Area Technical College go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Agriculture majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products | $109,813 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Animal Scientists | $93,823 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $84,680 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,966 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,903 |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $61,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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