Lake Washington Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Lake Washington Technical College, also popular as LWTC, is located in Kirkland, Washington. Though the main campus is in Kirkland, the college operates a branch campus in Redmond. It was established in the year 1949 and today the college boasts an enrollment of over 4,000 students annually with more than 50% of those being female candidates. LWTC offers various associate’s and professional programs in several fields of study ranging from banking and accounting to multimedia design and production.

LWTC has an active student administration which provides a variety services for professional and personal student development. The campus is home to a variety of clubs and organizations which include the Dental Hygiene club, the Phi Theta Kappa Club, and the Skills USA Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, engineering technician, nursing and emergency medicine, landscaping and horticulture, nutrition and exercise therapy, and office and administration.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 4,478 in 2009-2010 (2,889 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 34% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (7 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (46 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (77 awarded)

• Computer Graphics
• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (11 awarded)

• Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (50 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (0 awarded)

• Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (16 awarded)

• Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
• Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management

LAW (6 awarded)

• Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (44 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA (14 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (79 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (131 awarded)

• Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (22 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (40 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (8 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (11 awarded)

• Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
• Physical Therapist Assistant