Computer Science

Associate's degree · Lake Area Technical College · Watertown, SD

CIP 11.07

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$60,752Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

31Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Computer Science at Lake Area Technical College earn a median of $60,752. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,283 four years after graduating (middle half: $37,466–$91,416).

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Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$41,230
Finance and Financial Management ServicesAssociate's degree$40,070
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Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$26,730
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Ground TransportationAssociate's degree$48,072
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$49,693
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$50,334
Human Services, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$34,188

Frequently asked questions

How much do Computer Science graduates from Lake Area Technical College make?

The median salary is $60,752.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.