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Lake Washington Technical College

Lake Washington Technical College

Lake Washington Technical College, also referred to as LWTC, was established in the year 1949. Its main campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, United States. There is also a branch campus in Redmond. Lake Washington Technical College enrolls more than 4,000 students on an annual basis. The college offers its students degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including accounting, dental hygiene, electronics, and information technology.

Students of Lake Washington Technical College have access to a large number of clubs and organizations that are all available on campus. One can choose from societies such as Phi Theta Kappa, Dental Hygiene Club, Associated Student Government, ADDA Student Club, and Social and Human Services Club.

Overview of Lake Washington Technical College

Lake Washington Technical College is located in a large suburb, in Kirkland, WA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Lake Washington Technical College top out at the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study landscaping and horticulture, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

Lake Washington Technical College Selectivity

Lake Washington Technical College maintains an open-admission policy.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Lake Washington Technical College offers classes to 3,996 students (2,352 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"To prepare students for today's careers & tomorrow's opportunities."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Lake Washington Technical College

Lake Washington Technical College
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034-8506
General Phone: (425) 739-8100
http://www.lwtc.ctc.edu

Lake Washington Technical College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine33nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Medical Support And Technology10medical assistant, dental assistant
Mechanics And Repair8automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, motorcycle mechanic
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6sports and fitness management
Business And Management5human resources, accounting technology
Engineering Technician5architectural drafting, CAD and design
Landscaping And Horticulture5applied horticulture
Beauty And Cosmetology4cosmetology
Therapy And Counseling2mental and social health services
Computer Science And Engineering2computer graphics, computer networking
Production Trades2machinist, welding
Education And Teaching1early childhood education
Hospitality1hotel management
Office And Administration1business support services

Number of programs and degrees for Lake Washington Technical College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree3815
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3012
Award of less than 1 academic year173

Student Body

In 2007, Lake Washington Technical College had a total enrollment of 3,996 students (2,352 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White70%
Black3%
Hispanic5%
Asian10%
American Indian1%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1912%
20-2110%
22-2411%
25-2917%
30-3415%
35-3912%
40-4910%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington100%

Lake Washington Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time44 %

Lake Washington Technical College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Kirkland, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Lake Washington Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,784
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,784
Books and supplies$ 1,095

Financial Aid:
Lake Washington Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 537300)

Lake Washington Technical College Faculty

Lake Washington Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured1416
Non-tenured, but on tenure track86
Non-tenured and not on tenure track811

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year30$52,46133$52,262
All faculty totalacademic year30$52,46133$52,262

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lake Washington Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

Lake Washington Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lake Washington Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Lake Washington Technical College % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 10%Lake Washington Technical College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Lake Washington Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Lake Washington Technical College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lake Washington Technical College Number of students
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Lake Washington Technical College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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