Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 530900
- Phone: (605) 348-4247 x0
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Admissions Office
- Phone: (605) 882-5284
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (605) 882-5284
FINANCIAL AID RATE
92%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
30FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,952Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Building Construction Technology Degree
The Building Construction Technology is a discipline within business focused on the operations, resource management, and management of construction projects. This degree track prepares students to prudently manage, inspect, and supervise a wide range of projects from small construction projects, high rise buildings, and a variety of mixed use projects. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer building construction technology degrees.
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Lake Area Technical Institute
Also known as LATI/Lake Area Tech
333 Omaha St. Suite 6 & 7, Rapid City, SD
Lake Area Technical Institute, located in Watertown, South Dakota, was founded in 1965 and was South Dakota's first technical school. The school enrolls over 1,500 students a year and has had over 16,000 graduates. LATI maintains small class sizes and cutting edge facilities. LA Technical Institute is a higher education institution that believes in offering students a solid foundation upon which they may construct their success.
Academics
LATI offers 27 programs of study, 7 of which are available through online distance learning. The programs provide students with the education necessary to immediately begin a career or to transfer to a four year institution. 98% of graduates find placement in jobs or transfer to a four year university.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Lake Area Technical Institute must be at least 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED. Students lacking a high school diploma or GED may take an examination demonstrating that they will benefit from the education offered; students enrolled in this manner must complete their GED within the year.
LATI offers a variety of financial aid options to eligible students. Eligibility for federal programs is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which must be completed and submitted.
Students Enrolled in the Building Construction Technology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lake Area Technical Institute offers an associate's degree program in building construction technology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 16 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 18 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Building Construction Technology program at LATI/Lake Area Tech, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Civil Engineering Technicians
Description
Apply theory and principles of civil engineering in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of structures and facilities under the direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Lake Area Technical Institute accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lake Area Technical Institute may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care