Washington

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, Washington

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About

The Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is a public community college in Kirkland, Washington. LWTech is a member of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates in more than 40 areas of study. In addition to regular enrollment, LWTech offers a Technical Academy, a full-time special purpose high school program giving qualifying students, ages 16 to 20, an opportunity to complete their high school diploma and to earn a two-year college technical degree at the same time. Other high school programs include, Running Start, Open Doors, Tech Prep, Adult High School Completion, and WANIC. In addition to high school diplomas, these students can also earn associate degrees.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$14,629
Estimated total for international students
US$39,492
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$10,701
Total cost for in-state students
US$35,564
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
2,406
International undergraduates
10%
Students per teacher
18 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$56,471

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (77)

Bachelor's degrees11 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsComputer ProgrammingDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFuneral Service and Mortuary ScienceGraphic CommunicationsHuman Resources Management and ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's degrees36 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsConstruction ManagementCulinary Arts and Related ServicesData Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansFuneral Service and Mortuary ScienceGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPrecision Metal WorkingRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching Assistants/AidesVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates30 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesData Entry/Microcomputer ApplicationsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFuneral Service and Mortuary ScienceHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/TechniciansHuman Resources Management and ServicesHuman Services, GeneralIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingPublic HealthSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching Assistants/AidesVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.