Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
A public institution in Kirkland, Washington, accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Lake Washington Institute of Technology serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,406 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,669 ten years after enrollment, which is 24% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 38.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $15,047, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.37x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,817 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Registered Nursing, Machinist, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, and Accounting.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,669
Graduation Rate
38.3%
Median Debt
$15,047
Average Net Price
$6,817
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.43x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.37x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,406
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,997
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,062
Pell Grant Rate
13.4%
Federal Loan Rate
4.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,255
Income $30K–$48K
$7,088
Income $48K–$75K
$9,784
Income $110K+
$16,339
Student Demographics
Women
54.8%
White
35.4%
Black
4.8%
Hispanic
17.0%
Asian
11.3%
Two or More Races
6.9%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
51.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation — Funeral Service Education (FUSER) - Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Bachelor (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services | $85,286 | 30 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 17 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 14 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 13 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 8 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $88,906 | 74 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $53,196 | 35 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 28 |
| Machinist | $53,007 | 28 |
| Graphic Communications | $39,874 | 27 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $60,997 | 22 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Not reported | 21 |
| Teacher Education | $46,096 | 20 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 19 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Programming | $71,717 | 17 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 12 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 11 |
| Business | Not reported | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 10 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 7 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services | $57,595 | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 233 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 70 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 58 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 43 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 34 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 33 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 31 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 30 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 24 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 16 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 13 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 10 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 8 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 7 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary Education | Associate | 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | Associate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Practical Nursing | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Washington
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Precision Production Programs
- Highest Earning Colleges in Washington
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Washington
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