Is Lake Superior State University worth it?
Lake Superior State University is a public, four-year institution in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan (small town). It awarded 467 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, registered nursing and criminal justice administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,685
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,687
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,045
Average net price
$12,822
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
467
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,325
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $68,007 | $70,959 | 62 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's | $34,729 | $44,090 | 43 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $43,937 | $58,286 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $44,635 | $57,894 | 27 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $77,229 | $90,216 | 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $47,038 | $60,167 | 20 |
| Homeland Security | Associate | $42,663 | $65,738 | 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $39,198 | $53,396 | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $33,753 | $38,997 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Area Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Associate | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Associate | 55 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Chemistry, Other | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | Associate | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Lake Superior State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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