Construction Trades at Lake Area Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Construction Trades, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Area Technical College is located in Watertown, SD.
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Online Class Availability at Lake Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Lake Area Technical College. Among 2,312 students, 471 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Area Technical College’s Construction Trades program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #3 of 4 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #3 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #51 of 61 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 62 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 492 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #346 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Lake Area Technical College
Students who complete Lake Area Technical College’s Construction Trades program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $31,150 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Lake Area Technical College stands at $12,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Those who complete Construction Trades program at Lake Area Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Construction Trades majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $77,350 |
| Carpet Installers | $72,945 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $69,933 |
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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