Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan · Public · 1,325 undergraduates
All 11 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 68 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $3,516 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,226 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,422 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,541 |
| $110k and up | $20,321 |
| All families (average) | $12,822 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $70,959 | +$36,150 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,286 | +$23,477 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1 yr |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $38,997 | +$4,188 | clears the bar | $16,523 | 3.9 yrs |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | Bachelor's Degree | $44,090 | +$9,281 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 2.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $57,894 | +$23,085 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,216 | +$55,407 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,435 | +$11,626 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland Security | Associate's Degree | $65,738 | +$30,929 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,167 | +$25,358 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,396 | +$18,587 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $56,905 | +$22,096 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 51% 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.