Lake Superior College
Duluth, Minnesota · Public · 2,471 undergraduates
Of 16 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,326 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,640 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,792 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,372 |
| $110k and up | $19,519 |
| All families (average) | $15,492 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $50,382 | +$12,547 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $65,039 | +$27,204 | clears the bar | $11,288 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $76,770 | +$38,935 | clears the bar | $20,125 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,773 | +$24,938 | clears the bar | $15,684 | 0.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $50,190 | +$12,355 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $64,385 | +$26,550 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,093 | -$2,742 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,081 | -$1,754 | falls short | $13,500 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $62,034 | +$24,199 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Associate's Degree | $57,948 | +$20,113 | clears the bar | $13,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,775 | +$15,940 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,438 | -$4,397 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $72,699 | +$34,864 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fire Protection | Associate's Degree | $66,854 | +$29,019 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $48,861 | +$11,026 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 16 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 42% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.