Environmental Science at Lake Area Technical College
If you are interested in studying Environmental Science, you may want to check out the program at Lake Area Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Area Technical College is in Watertown, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 9 environmental science degrees were granted at Lake Area Technical College.
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Studying Online at Lake Area Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Area Technical College. Among 2,312 students, 471 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Environmental Science graduates at Lake Area Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Environmental Science graduates at Lake Area Technical College are 11% women (1) and 89% men (8).
Environmental Science Associate’s Program at Lake Area Technical College
Of the 4 associate’s environmental science degrees awarded at Lake Area Technical College, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Environmental Science associate’s degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Environmental Science Graduates
Those who complete Environmental Science program at Lake Area Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Environmental Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,485 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Compliance Officers | $71,138 |
| Customs Brokers | $67,529 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | $61,737 |
| Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | $52,280 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.