Marketing at Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD · Associate's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Lake Area Technical College graduates in marketing earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Area Technical College Compares for Marketing
All 30 colleges reporting marketing 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 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $61,532 | $56,677 | #3 | $45,084 |
| 2 | Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia, MI | $55,598 | $58,622 | #1 | $48,724 |
| 3 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $54,972 | $50,562 | #11 | — |
| 4 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $53,723 | $57,330 | #2 | — |
| 5 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $51,824 | $55,160 | #5 | $44,293 |
| 6 | Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN | $51,824 | $49,503 | #13 | $44,293 |
| 7 | Rasmussen University-North Dakota Fargo, ND | $51,824 | $53,691 | #8 | $44,293 |
| 8 | Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL | $51,824 | $50,917 | #10 | $44,293 |
| 9 | Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI | $51,824 | $53,925 | #6 | $44,293 |
| 10 | Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS | $51,824 | $53,802 | #7 | $44,293 |
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| 18 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $44,891 | $46,711 | #19 | $34,630 |
| 19 | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | $43,931 | $46,687 | #20 | — |
| 20 | Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati, OH | $43,877 | $46,823 | #18 | $32,668 |
| 21 | Lake Area Technical College Watertown, SD | $43,632 | $46,965 | #17 | $32,043 |
| 22 | Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA | $43,219 | $39,752 | #25 | $44,748 |
| 23 | Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,638 | $41,694 | #24 | — |
| 24 | Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, MO | $39,172 | $42,001 | #23 | $30,456 |
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 |
| Computer Science | $60,752 | — | #15 of 23 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 marketing graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,043 one year after graduating and $43,632 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Area Technical College rank for marketing?
Among 30 colleges reporting earnings for marketing graduates, Lake Area Technical College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marketing at Lake Area Technical College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for marketing ($44,264), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
← All data for Lake Area Technical College · Methodology
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.