Trade and career programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 81 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 37 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 30 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 27 | $49,554 | $53,196 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | $53,007 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology cost
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $10,701 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $35,564 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $25,594 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $23,814 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $23,661 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $28,003 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $26,789 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,364 |
Program prices often differ from the school-wide figure, and tools, uniforms or licensing exams can add to them. Ask the school for the full price of the program you want.
Outcomes and students
- Former students earned a median of $56,471 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,000 in federal student loans.
- 17% of students receive a federal Pell Grant.
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lake Washington Institute of Technology cost?
Tuition and fees are $10,701 a year (2025-26). After grants, aided students paid an average net price of $25,594 in 2024-25.
How much do Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates earn?
Medical assistant associate degree graduates had the highest median earnings of the programs we track: $49,554 one year after finishing.
Is Lake Washington Institute of Technology accredited?
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, according to the Department of Education.
Other trade schools nearby
- North Seattle College, Seattle: $4,935 a year
- Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood: $5,887 a year
- Bates Technical College, Tacoma: $5,874 a year
- Renton Technical College, Renton: $6,015 a year
- Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham: $5,223 a year
- South Seattle College, Seattle: $4,935 a year
More: all trade schools in Washington · Lake Washington Institute of Technology on the College Scorecard
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.