School Description
Provided by Lake Washington Technical CollegeOur mission is to prepare students for today's careers & tomorrow's opportunities.
Lake Washington Technical College, in Kirkland’s Totem Lake area, serves local students from King and Snohomish counties, commuter students from areas like Port Townsend, Gig Harbor and Marysville, and international students from around the globe, including Japan, Tonga, Ireland, Indonesia and the Ukraine.
Lake Washington Technical College has specific goals and objectives which are designed for the primary purpose of preparing people for employment, career change, or upgrading occupational skills.
All technical courses offer practical, job-related learning experiences and basic education skills which are needed and in demand by the current job market. Most students enroll in courses which operate on an open-entry, open-exit system. Students stay in a course until they are competent in the skills which serve their occupational goals. With this system, the job market is not flooded by large numbers of trainees who finish a program at the same time. Instead, the job market is provided with trained workers on a regular basis.
Our faculty and staff are all committed to help you achieve your dreams and career goals. Our college features a “hands-on” learning environment, small class sizes and numerous, affordable degree options in high-demand fields.
In addition, we continuously look for new ways to improve your college experience, including new buildings, new equipment, new technology, new programs and new transfer opportunities.
Our goal is to see you succeed.
Lake Washington Technical College is located in the city of Kirkland, off Interstate 405, in northern King County, and is ten miles east of Seattle, west of Redmond and just north of Bellevue.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland has built a sophisticated, urban lifestyle around the waterfront. More than two miles of waterfront and nearly a quarter of the city’s total 10.5 square-mile area is public parks and moorage. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.
The surrounding area offers a wealth of diverse arts, entertainment, and cultural attractions.
Lake Washington Technical College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLake Washington Technical College is located in Kirkland, Washington.
Courses
Lake Washington Technical College's primary purpose is to prepare people for employment, career change, or upgrading occupational skills.
All technical courses offer practical, job-related learning experiences and basic education skills which are needed and in demand by the current job market. Most students enroll in courses which operate on an open-entry, open-exit system.
Associate Degree Programs
Business & Service
- Accounting
- Baking Arts
- Business Administration Support
- Child Care Manager
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Environmental Horticulture
- Floristry
- Human Resources Generalist
- Legal Support Professional
- Professional Technical Education
- Social and Human Services
- Wine Education
Health
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygiene
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Transcriptionist
- Nursing
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Science Technician
Manufacturing & Transportation Technologies
- Auto Collision Body Technician
- Auto Collision Paint Technician
- Auto Repair Technician
- Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technician
- Electronics
- Machine Technology
- Motorcycly, Marine and Power Equipment Service Technician
- Welding Fabrication and Maintenance Technology
Information Technology
- Architectural Graphics
- Civil Engineering Graphics
- Computer Security and Network Technology
- Engineering Graphics
- Information Technology Applications Development
- Multimedia Design and Production
Students and Campuses
The college serves more than 4,000 students every year and is centrally located in Washington State’s high tech corridor, with a main campus in Kirkland and a branch campus in Redmond.
Accreditation
Lake Washington Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 65%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 2,478
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 24%
Degree Programs at Lake Washington Technical College
Associate's Level Programs
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices.See more schools with programs in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Culinary Arts & Food Service
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques.See more schools with programs in Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dentistry Support Services
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (x-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. Includes instruction in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre- and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.See more schools with programs in Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Dental Assisting/Assistant
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Medical Assistant Professions
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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 schools with programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Dentistry Support Services
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Legal Professions
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Legal Administrative Assistant
A program that prepares individuals to serve as legal office managers, special assistants, and legal secretaries. Includes instruction in office management, secretarial science, principles of U. S. or Canadian law, legal terminology and documentation, legal research, legal software applications, law office procedures, record-keeping, billing, applicable policies and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Legal Administrative Assistant
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Legal Administrative Assistant
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
This technical program prepares individuals to develop working drawing and electronic simulations in support of civil engineers, geological engineers, and related professionals. Major coursework includes instruction in basic civil engineering principles, geological and seismographic mapping, machine drafting, computer-aided drafting (CAD), pipe drafting, survey interpretation, and blueprint reading.See more schools with programs in Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
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Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
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Engineering Technology
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer Programming/Programmer
A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.See more schools with programs in Computer Programming/Programmer
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Computer Programming/Programmer
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Software Development
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Software Development
Certificate Programs at Lake Washington Technical College
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices.See more schools with programs in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Cosmetology & Beauty
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
A program that generally prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons. Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations.See more schools with programs in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
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Cosmetology
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Cosmetology
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Health & Medical Services
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Medical Assistant Professions
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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 schools with programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Clinical Assistant
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.See more schools with programs in 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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Medical Assistant Professions
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems.See more schools with programs in Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Technology
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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General Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
A program that generally prepares individuals to perform basic data and text entry using standard and customized software products. Includes instruction in keyboarding skills, personal computer and work station operation, reading draft texts and raw data forms, audio and tape dictation, and various interactive software programs used for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and others.See more schools with programs in General Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
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General Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
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Information Systems Operation and Management
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Students
General
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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Race/Ethnicity
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Geography
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,478 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,387 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,854 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,302 | 15% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 852 | 3% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,610 | 9% | |
Any Aid: |
24% |
