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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lake Superior State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 36th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Lake Superior State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,229 | $90,216 | -2% | #185 of 318 | #116 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,007 | $70,959 | -20% | #940 of 966 | #933 | $25,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $47,038 | $60,167 | -21% | #711 of 796 | #678 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,937 | $58,286 | +5% | #192 of 660 | #126 | $22,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $56,905 | -5% | #98 of 138 | #74 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $39,198 | $53,396 | -22% | #1014 of 1176 | #970 | — |
| Biology | — | $46,435 | -19% | #763 of 841 | #745 | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $34,729 | $44,090 | -7% | #7 of 9 | #6 | $22,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Lake Superior State University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $202,325
- Avg rent near campus: $1,950/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49783 (7.5% cap, Sault Ste Marie)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,968 | $13,968 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,983 | $28,983 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,949 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,477 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,862 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $18,261 |
| $110,001+ | $20,766 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Lake Superior State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology