Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Lake Washington Institute of Technology offers over 100 degree and certificate options across more than 40 areas of study, emphasizing hands-on training with current industry tools and equipment. The school provides career services to assist with job searching, resume building, and interview practice, and connects students with employers through job fairs and online platforms. Programs like Machining Technology and Welding Technology highlight small class sizes and personalized instruction, preparing graduates for careers in fields such as aerospace, medical, and manufacturing.
Programs Analyzed
Avg Grad Earnings
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Tuition (In-State)
All Programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
3 trade programs at Lake Washington Tech, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
85 | $83,313/yr | $13,986 |
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Medical Assisting
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
68 | $45,385/yr | $15,500 |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare nationwide → Compare in WA → |
63 | $33,869/yr | — |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Top-scored trade schools elsewhere in Washington, ranked by average TradeSchoolOutlook Score across their programs.
Apprenticeship Pathways in Washington
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Washington. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
Trade Schools Near Kirkland
Other cities in Washington with multiple trade schools, sorted by distance from Kirkland.
About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 3 trade and vocational programs at Lake Washington Institute of Technology using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.