About this college
Lake Superior College is a public institution in Duluth, MN. College In 2 focuses on its certificate and associate-degree pathways so students can compare the cost and earnings of shorter routes into a career or further education.
Who it serves
Students exploring career-focused certificates and two-year degrees, including people comparing affordable local pathways, career changes, and options that can lead directly to work or continued study.
Average net price / year
$15,492
School-wide median earnings
$46,449
Median debt for completers
$12,775
Reported safety incidents
Above Average
0.2 reports per 1,000 students / year
Compare pathways
Programs & graduate outcomes
Start with value, earnings and cost. Then check whether the program fits the way you want to learn and work.
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$50,914
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$65,208
Median debt
$20,125
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.6× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: High
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$47,206
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.5× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Moderate
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
1 to less than 2 year certificate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$47,190
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$49,840
Median debt
$11,288
Est. total cost
$30,829
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.5× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$46,538
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$60,083
Median debt
$15,684
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Good Value
1.5× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$45,229
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
N/A
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.5× earnings / cost
Math in school
High
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: High
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$44,549
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
N/A
Median debt
$13,500
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.4× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: Moderate
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: Moderate
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: High
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$40,307
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$52,053
Median debt
$13,000
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.3× earnings / cost
Math in school
Moderate
Math on job
Low
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Moderate
Earnings after 1 year from graduation
$37,735
Earnings after 5 years from graduation
$45,149
Median debt
$13,000
Est. total cost
$30,984
Net price × program length
Value Rating
Poor Value
1.2× earnings / cost
Math in school
N/A
Math on job
Moderate
Work characteristics
Physical Requirements: High
Writing: Moderate
Customer Interaction: High
Outdoors: Low
Irregular schedule: Low
Remote potential: Low
How the fit ratings work
Math in school is a cautious estimate of the amount of math typically required in the field; individual colleges can require different courses. Math on the job and the work-characteristic ratings reflect occupations commonly associated with the field using official occupational data. Remote potential describes typical work patterns and does not mean a particular employer offers remote work.
Campus safety
Compared with other colleges
Above Average
Reported safety incidents per 1,000 students / year0.2
3-year reported incidents3
Official U.S. Department of Education campus-safety data through 2024. The rate is the annualized number of institution-reported on-campus criminal offenses per 1,000 students across the latest three reported years. The comparison label shows how that reported rate compares with other matched colleges. It is not a safety grade, and reporting practices, campus setting and campus structure can differ.