Business, Management & Marketing at Lake Area Technical College
If you are interested in studying Business, Management & Marketing, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Area Technical College is in Watertown, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Area Technical College
Many students take online classes 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.
Business, Management & Marketing Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Lake Area Technical College’s Business, Management & Marketing program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 13 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 237 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #93 of 236 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #496 of 2,339 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1030 of 2,315 |
Earnings for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates from Lake Area Technical College
Graduates of Lake Area Technical College’s Business, Management & Marketing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,868 |
| 2 years | $27,129 |
| 3 years | $31,962 |
| 4 years | $33,752 |
| 5 years | $39,389 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Lake Area Technical College take home a median $33,752, compared with $42,752 for all Lake Area Technical College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business, Management & Marketing graduates from Lake Area Technical College stands at $15,812.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business, Management & Marketing Graduates
Students who finish Business, Management & Marketing program at Lake Area Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business, Management & Marketing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Security Management Specialists | $128,654 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $113,637 |
| Online Merchants | $106,971 |
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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