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Allied Health Services at Lake Area Technical College
If you plan to study Allied Health Services, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Area Technical College is located in Watertown, SD.
Studying Online at Lake Area Technical College
Distance learning is available at Lake Area Technical College. Of 2,312 students, 471 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Services Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Lake Area Technical College’s Allied Health Services program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #6 of 78 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #52 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 1,009 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #482 of 1,049 |
Earnings for Allied Health Services Graduates from Lake Area Technical College
Students who complete Lake Area Technical College’s Allied Health Services program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,677 |
| 2 years | $37,088 |
| 3 years | $38,626 |
| 4 years | $41,864 |
| 5 years | $44,181 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Allied Health Services graduates from Lake Area Technical College take home a median $41,864, compared with $42,752 for all Lake Area Technical College graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Allied Health Services graduates from Lake Area Technical College is $14,510.
More Specific Allied Health Services Concentrations at Lake Area Technical College
The Allied Health Services program at Lake Area Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 5 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Technician | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Allied Health Services Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Services program at Lake Area Technical College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Allied Health Services majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | $81,316 |
| Histology Technicians | $80,721 |
| Surgical Technologists | $73,045 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $72,773 |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | $64,291 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,362 |
| Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | $48,496 |
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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