Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Kirkland, Washington · Public · 2,406 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,255 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,088 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,784 |
| $75k to $110k | $4,592 |
| $110k and up | $16,339 |
| All families (average) | $6,817 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $88,906 | +$48,295 | clears the bar | $13,986 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $53,196 | +$12,585 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Associate's Degree | $39,874 | -$737 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $46,096 | +$5,485 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $85,286 | +$44,675 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Programming | Associate's Degree | $71,717 | +$31,106 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $53,007 | +$12,396 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | Associate's Degree | $60,997 | +$20,386 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $57,595 | +$16,984 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 37% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.