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Collision & Repair Technology at Lake Area Technical College
If you plan to study Collision & Repair Technology, consider the program at Lake Area Technical College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Area Technical College is in Watertown, SD.
During the most recent reporting year, 26 collision & repair technology graduations were recorded at Lake Area Technical College.
Studying Online at Lake Area Technical College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Area Technical College. Of 2,312 students, 471 (20%) studied exclusively online and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Collision & Repair Technology Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Use these rankings to compare Lake Area Technical College’s Collision & Repair Technology program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | South Dakota | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #9 of 120 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 39 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #193 of 225 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Collision & Repair Technology graduates at Lake Area Technical College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Collision & Repair Technology graduates at Lake Area Technical College are 15% women (4) and 85% men (22).
Collision & Repair Technology Associate’s Program at Lake Area Technical College
Of the 18 associate’s collision & repair technology degrees awarded at Lake Area Technical College, 17% were women (3) and 83% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Collision & Repair Technology associate’s degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Collision & Repair Technology Graduates
Those who complete Collision & Repair Technology program at Lake Area Technical College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Collision & Repair Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $76,815 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $50,670 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,060 |
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.