How much money do Lake Area Technical Institute graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $32,400 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,800 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for LATI graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies with a median starting salary of $38,900 followed by Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants paying $37,200 and Precision Metal Working graduates who have a median starting income of $37,000 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Lake Area Technical Institute graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies (Associate's Degree) | $38,900 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $37,200 |
| Precision Metal Working (Associate's Degree) | $37,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degree) | $36,200 |
| Agricultural Business and Management (Associate's Degree) | $34,300 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $33,600 |
| Marketing (Associate's Degree) | $24,800 |
| Human Services (Associate's Degree) | $20,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services (Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma) | $17,800 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219143 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Lake Area Technical Institute.