Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN · Associate's Degree · about 256 graduates a year
Lake Superior College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Lake Superior College Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 83 | Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN | $50,528 | $48,265 | #225 | — |
| 84 | Macomb Community College Warren, MI | $50,409 | $53,150 | #66 | $29,791 |
| 85 | Community College of Denver Denver, CO | $50,401 | $47,135 | #272 | $29,078 |
| 86 | Lake Superior College Duluth, MN | $50,382 | $48,126 | #230 | $33,525 |
| 87 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $50,335 | $53,524 | #62 | $40,886 |
| 88 | SUNY Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY | $50,312 | $47,887 | #240 | $30,417 |
| 89 | Oklahoma Panhandle State University Goodwell, OK | $50,227 | $56,393 | #22 | $57,445 |
Other Majors at Lake Superior College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,770 | $64,846 | #621 of 962 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $72,699 | $47,206 | #18 of 176 |
| Fire Protection | $66,854 | — | #18 of 25 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $62,773 | $53,192 | #329 of 560 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,034 | $50,993 | #144 of 237 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $57,948 | $44,549 | #53 of 117 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $56,674 | $41,301 | #100 of 547 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $50,190 | $43,188 | #152 of 476 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,861 | — | #116 of 225 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Lake Superior College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,525 one year after graduating and $50,382 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Lake Superior College rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Lake Superior College ranks #86 by median pay four years after graduation, and #230 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Lake Superior College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.