Lake Area Technical Institute School Description
Lake Area Technical Institute offers superior, comprehensive technical education, creating a foundation for success in an ever-changing world.
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Lake Area Technical Institute
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLake Area Technical Institute is a technical institute in the northeast region of South Dakota. Located in Watertown, SD, the campus lies on of land, which is home to ten buildings that are completely occupied with the latest technology.
In 1965, the founding fathers of technical education in South Dakota voted unanimously to organize the state's first technical school in Watertown, and soon after more would follow in Mitchell, Sioux Falls and Rapid City. Lake Area Tech may have started with one program and 16 students, but today the school has over 1300 full-time and part-time students, who can choose from 25 programs of study. Available programs range from agri-business to cosmetology and from dental assisting and nursing to welding technology. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, which allows students to receive personal attention from experienced instructors. Students can receive their degree or diploma in 9-22 months and there is no out-of-state tuition. Also, students who have previous college or high school classes may be given credit for some courses, allowing students more time for their studies and an opportunity to save money.
Lake Area Technical Institute is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, which is a member of the North Central Association. A number of the institute's programs have earned their own accreditation status as well. Over the previous 40 years, Lake Area Tech has also received several state and national honors. Even more impressive are the school's placement rates. Lake Area Tech consistently places over 90% of its graduates in their field of training. Currently, Lake Area Tech has 15,268 alumni.
Energy Technology, Energy Operations, and Med/Fire/Rescue are the latest programs Lake Area Tecnical Institute has developed, and Practical Nursing and Diesel Technology are the institution's largest programs. In the fall of 2008 Lake Area Tech began the construction of Phase 1 of a four phase campus expansion. Currently, a new addition to house the Energy Technology and Energy Operations programs is being built and will be ready for classes August, 2009. Phase I also includes a new addition which doubles the amount of lab space for LATI's Diesel Technology program, which has an enrollment of over 100 students. The Diesel addition will be completed by January, 2010. Phase 2 of the campus expansion is a new Automotive Technology Building, with construction slated to begin summer, 2009.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 97%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $4,503
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 85%
Lake Area Technical Institute Degree Programs
Associates Degree Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Business
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General Agricultural Business and Management
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General Agricultural Business and Management
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Agriculture Production
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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Agriculture Business
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Business
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Financial Services
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Sales Management
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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Sales, Distribution and Marketing Operations
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Financial Services
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Engineering
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Health & Medical Services
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Occupational Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician
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Human Services
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Human Services
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Carpentry/Carpenter
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. See more Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Schools
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Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Precision Production Trades
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Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
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Construction Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
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Science Technology Technician
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Biotechnology Lab Technician
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Laboratory Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Software Development
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Cosmetology & Beauty
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Medical Assistant Professions
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools or Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs
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Clinical Assistant
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Dentistry Support Services
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Human Services
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Human Services
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
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Precision Production Trades
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Technician Careers
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Science Technology Technician
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Biotechnology Lab Technician
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Laboratory Technician
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Biotechnology Lab Technician
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Science Technology Technician
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Lake Area Technical Institute Students & Campus Life
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Lake Area Technical Institute Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,503 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,664 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,582 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,544 | 48% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 637 | 16% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,122 | 84% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
