Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, WA · Public · offers Bachelor's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$6,817Average net price / year
37%Graduation rate
$50,669Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$15,047Median debt at graduation
2,406Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $5,997
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,062
- Total cost of attendance
- $16,339
- Books & supplies
- $1,794
- Average net price
- $6,817
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $5,255
- $30–48k
- $7,088
- $48–75k
- $9,784
- $75–110k
- $4,592
- $110k+
- $16,339
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- First-year retention
- —
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $44,895
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,669
- Median debt (graduates)
- $15,047
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 13%
- Students with federal loans
- 5%
Programs: what graduates earn
15 of 75 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $83,313 | $13,986 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 35 | $45,385 | $15,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | $33,869 | — |
| Graphic Communications | 27 | $39,874 | — |
| Computer Programming | 17 | $71,717 | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 19 | $48,869 | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 22 | $60,997 | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | $56,108 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | $25,872 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 28 | $36,844 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 28 | $43,714 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 5 | $57,595 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 0 | $76,134 | — |
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 30 | $77,431 | $23,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 | $45,556 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,406
- Part-time
- 37%
- Women / men
- 58% / 42%
- White
- 35%
- Hispanic
- 17%
- Black
- 5%
- Asian
- 11%
- International
- 10%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $89,226 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 97%
- Accreditor
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Website
- www.lwtech.edu
- Also known as
- LWTech
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 2% of degrees
- Communications Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 12% of degrees
- Personal & Culinary Services – 4% of degrees
- Education – 23% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lake Washington Institute of Technology cost?
The average net price after grants is $6,817 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $5,997 and the full cost of attendance is $16,339.
How much do Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $50,669 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
37% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Kirkland
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest University Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit · 645 students |
$22,288 | 83% | 71% | $54,914 |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit · 405 students |
$35,671 | — | 50% | $54,914 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.