Allied Health Professions at Lake Area Technical College
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, take a look at what Lake Area Technical College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Lake Area Technical College sits in Watertown, SD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 10 allied health professions degrees were granted at Lake Area Technical College.
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Online Class Availability at Lake Area Technical College
Many students take online classes at Lake Area Technical College. Of 2,312 students, 471 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 623 (27%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at Lake Area Technical College
Rankings can help you compare Lake Area Technical College’s Allied Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | South Dakota | #None of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 114 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
| Best Value | South Dakota | #None of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #None of 107 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 1,196 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Allied Health Professions graduates at Lake Area Technical College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Allied Health Professions graduates at Lake Area Technical College are 70% women (7) and 30% men (3).
Allied Health Professions Associate’s Program at Lake Area Technical College
Of the 4 associate’s allied health professions degrees awarded at Lake Area Technical College, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Allied Health Professions associate’s degree recipients at Lake Area Technical College, below the national average of 45%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at Lake Area Technical College
The Allied Health Professions program at Lake Area Technical College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Allied Health Professions program at Lake Area Technical College pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.