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Lake Area Technical College has reached a record-high enrollment of over 2,300 students.

The majority of students, over 80%, are from South Dakota, representing 63 of the state's 66 counties.

A growing number of students with existing bachelor's degrees are enrolling to gain specialized skills.

Lake Area Technical College's enrollment is the highest in its 60-year history.

More than 2,300 students started at Watertown's campus this September. The two-year college welcomed 1,772 degree-seeking students, along with 538 dual credit high school students, the release stated.

LATC states that most of its graduates see a 100% return on investment within the first five months of employment.

“The growth the college has seen reflects what today’s college student is looking

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