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Lake Superior College

Duluth, Minnesota · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 2,471 students · WeldingMachining & CNCElectricianElectrical LinemanCDL & Truck DrivingDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceDental AssistingMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic TechnologyCarpentryMassage Therapy

Avg net price / yr
$15,492
cheaper than 16% of comparable schools
Completion rate
41.2%
Median debt at completion
$12,775
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$46,449
earns ~$2,998.3 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Lake Superior College is a public institution in Duluth, MN that mainly awards associate degrees. With about 2,471 students, it serves adults seeking trade training and allied health careers.

What to know

The average annual net price after aid is reported at $15,492, and the median student debt at completion is $12,775. The completion rate is 41.2%, which is typical for public community colleges where transfer students may not be counted. Median earnings vary by program, ranging from $10,925 for bodywork certificates to $47,963 for allied health diagnostic roles.

Net price is 22% above the Minnesota median ($12,677) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 21% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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19.2% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Minnesota.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$47,963
Dental Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degree$44,984
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degree$38,721
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$34,704
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificate$30,926
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$30,520
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificate$29,685
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Servicesundergraduate certificate$10,925
Carpentersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Carpentersassociate degreenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degreenot reported
Precision Metal Workingassociate degreenot reported
Ground Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 52 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$65,332
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$51,197
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementassociate degree$42,682
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degree$42,123
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$41,565
Legal Support Servicesassociate degree$33,993
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$33,325
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degree$32,925
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degree$31,133
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Energy Systems Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Legal Support Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Biology, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Sustainability Studiesassociate degreenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessassociate degreenot reported
Chemistryassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Fire Protectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Fire Protectionassociate degreenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionundergraduate certificatenot reported
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspectionassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationundergraduate certificatenot reported
Air Transportationassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Public Healthassociate degreenot reported
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Management Information Systems and Servicesassociate degreenot reported
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs does Lake Superior College offer?
The school offers associate degrees in Allied Health, Dental Support Services, and Vehicle Maintenance. It also provides undergraduate certificates in Precision Metal Working, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Vehicle Maintenance, and Somatic Bodywork, plus 60 other programs.
What are the typical earnings for graduates of specific programs?
Median earnings two years after completion are reported as $47,963 for Allied Health Diagnostic roles, $44,984 for Dental Support Services, $38,721 for Medical Assisting, and $34,704 for Precision Metal Working certificates.
How many students finish their programs at this school?
The completion rate is reported at 41.2%. This figure is lower than four-year schools because it often excludes students who transfer to other institutions after starting.
How large is the student body and what is the enrollment type?
The school has approximately 2,471 students. It is a public institution located in Duluth, MN.
Does the school rely heavily on federal financial aid?
Yes, 19.2% of students received Pell Grants during the reporting period.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 173461. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.