Computer Science at Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · Associate's Degree · about 31 graduates a year
Lake Area Technical College graduates in computer science earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Lake Area Technical College Compares for Computer Science
All 23 colleges reporting computer science earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weber State University Ogden, UT | $102,259 | $96,917 | #1 | $79,044 |
| 2 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $88,450 | $80,484 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Bunker Hill Community College Boston, MA | $84,138 | $74,092 | #6 | $30,332 |
| 4 | Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA | $83,554 | $76,084 | #5 | $48,889 |
| 5 | Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN | $80,563 | $76,955 | #4 | — |
| 6 | CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY | $74,045 | $70,476 | #8 | $24,888 |
| 7 | North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN | $74,011 | $70,696 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $72,735 | $69,229 | #9 | — |
| 9 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $66,795 | $78,712 | #3 | $47,904 |
| 10 | CUNY Kingsborough Community College Brooklyn, NY | $64,980 | $61,847 | #13 | — |
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| 12 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $64,047 | $65,136 | #12 | — |
| 13 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $63,690 | $67,686 | #10 | — |
| 14 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $61,157 | $58,418 | #14 | — |
| 15 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $60,752 | $65,393 | #11 | — |
| 16 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $57,686 | $54,905 | #16 | — |
| 17 | South Hills School of Business & Technology State College, PA | $51,162 | $52,032 | #17 | — |
| 18 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $50,897 | $48,443 | #19 | — |
Other Majors at Lake Area Technical College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $72,225 | $75,253 | #6 of 9 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $69,953 | $60,085 | #44 of 60 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $66,233 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $60,763 | $47,080 | #71 of 176 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,822 | $41,230 | #117 of 426 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $51,402 | $47,512 | #47 of 57 |
| Precision Metal Working | $51,201 | $43,436 | #52 of 66 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $48,305 | $41,340 | #14 of 21 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | $47,946 | $38,635 | #12 of 12 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $47,420 | $40,070 | — |
| Marketing | $43,632 | $32,043 | #21 of 30 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $43,574 | $35,932 | #296 of 476 |
| Human Services | $37,135 | $26,730 | #55 of 65 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Area Technical College computer science graduates make?
Graduates earn $60,752 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Area Technical College rank for computer science?
Among 23 colleges reporting earnings for computer science graduates, Lake Area Technical College ranks #15 by median pay four years after graduation, and #11 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer science at Lake Area Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for computer science ($62,283).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.