Lake Washington Institute of Technology

www.lwtech.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,029

2.78% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$10,854

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.86%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,240

47.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.9%

54 Graduates

About

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Lake Washington Institute of Technology were Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (27 degrees), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees).

In 2021, 1,238 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (577 degrees), 3.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (161 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is $3,029, which is $−8,755 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is $3,029, which is $−8,755 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,854.

In 2021, 35% of undergraduate students attending Lake Washington Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,029

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was $3,029. The cost of tuition at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is $−8,755 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lake Washington Institute of Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,854

2021 Value

31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lake Washington Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,854. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lake Washington Institute of Technology grew by 31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lake Washington Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,118

Room and Board

$1,101

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was of $11,118 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.434% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,101. The cost of books and supplies increased by 6.38% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 40% with respect to 2020, when 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was 1.86%, which represents 6 out of the 323 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Lake Washington Institute of Technology had a total enrollment of 3,240 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is 1,553 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,687. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Asian, 6.2% Two or More Races, 3.21% Black or African American, 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.37% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22.9%), followed by White Female (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,240 students. The full-time enrollment at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is 1,553 and the part-time enrollment is 1,687. This means that 47.9% of students enrolled at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,310 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
346 enrolled students
Asian
296 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is 40.4% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.14% Asian, 6.2% Two or More Races, 3.21% Black or African American, 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.37% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 853 students (26.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 536 more women than men received degrees from Lake Washington Institute of Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is white (577 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (161 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (27 degrees) and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (26 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (336 degrees), and Precision Production (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,498 people), Secondary school teachers (395,118 people), Education administrators (236,340 people), Special education teachers (165,176 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (146,070 people).

The most specialized majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2021 are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (336 degrees), Precision Production (48 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), and Agriculture (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are Communication Technologies (47 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (336 degrees), Precision Production (48 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (81 degrees), and Agriculture (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are Elementary & secondary schools (2,612,814 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (219,870 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (107,043 people), Child day care services (90,911 people), and Construction (87,404 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lake Washington Institute of Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
27 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
26 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was Registered Nursing with 70 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

351

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

887

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 351 degrees were awarded to men at Lake Washington Institute of Technology, which is 0.396 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (887).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lake Washington Institute of Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects, which is 2.36 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 332 degrees were awarded to men at Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 83 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
577 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
161 degrees awarded
Asian
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is white (577 degrees awarded). There were 3.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (161 degrees).

14.5% of degree recipients (180 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
417 degrees awarded
White Male
160 degrees awarded
Asian Female
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is white female (417 degrees awarded). There were 2.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (160 degrees).

Operations

Lake Washington Institute of Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $502k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 80.1k (15.9%) compared to the 1.05% average return (152k on 14.5M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Lake Washington Institute of Technology had a total salary expenditure of 50M. Lake Washington Institute of Technology employs 80 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are Female No academic rank (53), and Male No academic rank (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are: Management, with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Endowment

$502k

2021 Endowment

0.204%

growth from 2020

Lake Washington Institute of Technology has an endowment valued at about $502k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lake Washington Institute of Technology grew 0.204% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.02M - Federal
$10.1M - State
$1.3M - Local

As of 2021, Lake Washington Institute of Technology received $2.02M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.1M from state grants and contracts, and $1.3M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$23.8M

2021 Salaries

0.704%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lake Washington Institute of Technology paid a median of $23.8M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($50M) and a 0.704% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 12.8M (34.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lake Washington Institute of Technology paid a total of $5.97M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $3.32M (26%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

80 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was No academic rank with 80 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lake Washington Institute of Technology were Management with 42 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lake Washington Institute of Technology was Female No academic rank with 53 employees, and Male No academic rank with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lake Washington Institute of Technology.