Public & Social Service at Lake Area Technical College
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Lake Area Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Area Technical College is in Watertown, SD.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Area Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Area Technical College. Among 2,312 students, 471 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Area Technical College’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 4 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #38 of 79 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #377 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Lake Area Technical College
Those who finish Lake Area Technical College’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,590 |
| 2 years | $23,069 |
| 3 years | $24,361 |
| 4 years | $26,500 |
| 5 years | $31,016 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Lake Area Technical College earn a median of $26,500, compared with $42,752 for all Lake Area Technical College graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Lake Area Technical College is $12,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Students who finish Public & Social Service program at Lake Area Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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