Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

30

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,952

Average 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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Diesel Mechanic Program

The diesel mechanic program at Lake Area Technical Institute prepares students for careers in heavy equipment maintenance, locomotive maintenance, over-the-road truck maintenance, fleet maintenance, dealership service, and aftermarket parts development. The program focuses on applying technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles, as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. Program courses include: engine maintenance systems, engines, power trains, and fluid, power, and electrical systems. Get more details below including other South Dakota colleges that offer diesel mechanic program.

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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 Diesel Mechanic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. LATI/Lake Area Tech offers an associate's degree program in diesel mechanic.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male65
Female1

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White65
Unknown1

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

Upon completion of the Diesel Mechanic program at Lake Area Technical Institute, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Description

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 12.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Rapid City, SD
    • Total Employment: 170
    • Average Hourly Rate: $20.47
    • Average Annual Salary: $42580

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
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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