Is Lake Superior College worth it?
Lake Superior College is a public, two-year institution in Duluth, Minnesota (small city). It awarded 840 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and carpentry.
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Federal context for Lake Superior College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,120
Median earnings 4 years after
$57,665
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,449
Average net price
$15,492
Completion rate
42%
Completions (2024)
840
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,471
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $33,525 | $50,382 | 144 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,846 | $76,770 | 123 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $53,192 | $62,773 | 73 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $50,993 | $62,034 | 31 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $43,188 | $50,190 | 28 |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | $43,610 | $53,775 | 27 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate | $44,549 | $57,948 | 23 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $33,245 | $36,081 | 23 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate certificate | $16,331 | $33,438 | 20 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $47,206 | $72,699 | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $33,889 | $64,385 | 18 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $47,190 | $65,039 | 17 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $41,301 | $56,674 | 16 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 263 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 113 |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 26 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 22 |
| Electrician | Associate | 21 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | Associate | 20 |
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | Associate | 19 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 19 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 18 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 52% | 5,015 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 789 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 652 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 488 |
| Construction | 5% | 456 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 424 |
| Public Administration | 3% | 325 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 267 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lake Superior College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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