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Automotive Mechanics Technology at Lake Area Technical College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Automotive Mechanics Technology, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Area Technical College is located in Watertown, SD.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 automotive mechanics technology graduations were recorded at Lake Area Technical College.
Online Class Availability at Lake Area Technical College
Distance learning is available 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.
Automotive Mechanics Technology Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Lake Area Technical College’s Automotive Mechanics Technology program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #10 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 464 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #56 of 65 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #422 of 518 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Lake Area Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates at Lake Area Technical College are 8% women (2) and 92% men (22).
Automotive Mechanics Technology Associate’s Program at Lake Area Technical College
Among the 24 associate’s automotive mechanics technology graduates at Lake Area Technical College, 8% were women (2) and 92% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Automotive Mechanics Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College, below the national average of 55%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology Graduates
Students who finish Automotive Mechanics Technology program at Lake Area Technical College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Automotive Mechanics Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $63,098 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $61,541 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
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.