Lake Washington Institute of Technology: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Lake Washington Institute of Technology at a glance

• 2,406

  students enrolled

• 1,210

  degrees and certificates a year

• 37%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,817

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,195 in state, $8,548 out of state

• $44,895

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $50,669

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Lake Washington Institute of Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Professional jobs listed in the cities of King County, where the college is.

• 8,485

  open professional jobs

• 436

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,901 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, health professions, computer & information sciences, which lead to academic (5 open), programs (154 open), clinical (79 open), engineering (3,036 open), data & analytics (843 open), security (232 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (346), Blue Origin (287), Apple (91), Microsoft (75), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,036), Data & Analytics (843), Finance (664), Operations (655), Sales (468), Product (365). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

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Common questions

How big is Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology enrolls about 2,406 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kirkland, Washington. It awards about 1,210 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Lake Washington Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,895 six years after entry and $50,669 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Lake Washington Institute of Technology offer AI or data science degrees?

Lake Washington Institute of Technology reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Lake Washington Institute of Technology?

8,485 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 436 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.