Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste Marie, MI · Public · Bachelor degree-granting

A public institution in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Lake Superior State University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,325 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,045 ten years after enrollment, which is 20% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 53.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $23,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,822 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,045
Graduation Rate
53.8%
Median Debt
$23,250
Average Net Price
$12,822
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.96x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.11x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,325
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
78.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$14,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,890
Pell Grant Rate
26.5%
Federal Loan Rate
37.0%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$3,516
Income $30K–$48K
$9,226
Income $48K–$75K
$10,422
Income $110K+
$20,321

Student Demographics

Women
55.6%
White
70.0%
Black
3.0%
Hispanic
1.9%
Asian
0.8%
Two or More Races
4.7%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
61.9%

Accreditations

Programs (56)

Bachelor (29)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $70,959 38
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management $44,090 25
Criminal Justice & Corrections $58,286 22
Sports & Fitness Not reported 19
Psychology Not reported 17
Business Administration & Management $53,396 15
Mechanical Engineering $90,216 14
Teacher Education Not reported 12
Biology $46,435 12
Chemistry Not reported 12
Business Not reported 10
Fire Protection Not reported 9
Marketing Not reported 8
Secondary Education Not reported 7
Ecology Not reported 7
Social Sciences Not reported 7
Accounting $60,167 7
Finance Not reported 7
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 6
Special Education Not reported 6
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 5
Geological Sciences $56,905 5
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Not reported 4
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 4
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 3
Computer Engineering Not reported 3
Electrical Engineering Not reported 3
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 3
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 3

Associate (9)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $38,997 59
Criminal Justice & Corrections $57,894 20
Sports & Fitness Not reported 12
Homeland Security $65,738 10
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 7
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6
Fire Protection Not reported 5
Social Work Not reported 4
Mental Health Services Not reported 3

Undergraduate Certificate (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Marketing Not reported 7
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 5
Geography Not reported 4
Chemistry Not reported 3
Show 14 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Teacher Education Associate 2
Industrial Production Technology Associate 2
Biology Associate 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management Bachelor 2
Accounting Associate 2
International Business Bachelor 2
Computer Science Bachelor 1
Engineering Technology Associate 1
Electrical Engineering Technology Bachelor 1
Chemistry Associate 1
Geography Associate 1
Business Associate 1
Entrepreneurship Bachelor 1

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