Public Administration and Social Service Professions at Lake Area Technical College
Ranked 11th of 11 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Public Administration and Social Service Professions by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Public Administration and Social Service Professions (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Lake Area Technical College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Public Administration and Social Service Professions earn a median $22,038 one year after graduating, rising to $38,814 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 21% below the national median of $39,815 for this field, ranking 11th of 11 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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