| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
As of 2026, Lake Superior State University offers 87 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
At the school, the General Studies Associate program has the most completers of 59 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor program has the second most completers of 30 students.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($60,574) after graduation and the Fire Protection program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $54,778 average salary.
A total of 436 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Lake Superior State. 28 students completed certificate programs and 123 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Lake Superior State. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Men | Women | |||
| Associate's | 26 | NOT OFFERED | 123 | 42 | 81 |
| Bachelor's | 47 | NOT OFFERED | 285 | 120 | 165 |
| Master's | 1 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
| Post-Graduate Certificate | 1 | NOT OFFERED | - | - | - |
| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 12 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 14 |
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Lake Superior State University. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
The Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program has the highest salary ($60,574) after graduation and the Fire Protection program is reported as the second-highest earning program with a $54,778 average salary.
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $60,574 | $5,048 | $25,000 | $265 |
| Fire Protection | $54,778 | $4,565 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $48,561 | $4,047 | $22,500 | $239 |
| Marketing | $47,637 | $3,970 | - | - |
| Accounting and Related Services | $41,129 | $3,427 | $19,500 | $207 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $40,637 | $3,386 | - | - |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $34,996 | $2,916 | $22,500 | $239 |
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Lake Superior State University.
At the school, the General Studies Associate program has the most completers of 59 and the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor program has the second most completers of 30 students.
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing (other) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Chemistry (other) | 2 | 2 | - |
| Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology | 2 | 2 | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | - | 2 |
| Aquaculture | 2 | 2 | - |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | - | 1 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | - | 1 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 59 | 11 | 48 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| Homeland Security | 16 | 10 | 6 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Business/Commerce | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | - | 5 |
| Engineering | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 30 | - | 30 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 29 | 12 | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 | 5 | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | - | 12 |
| Psychology | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| Chemistry (other) | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Finance | 11 | 10 | 1 |
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquaculture | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources/Conservation | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Environmental Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | 2 | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Computer Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechanical Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED | 1 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 59 | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED | 1 | 23 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biochemistry | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Conservation Biology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | NOT OFFERED | 0 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Chemistry (other) | 2 | 3 | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Geology/Earth Science | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrections | NOT OFFERED | 2 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | NOT OFFERED | 22 | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | NOT OFFERED | 8 | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | 16 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 6 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Political Science and Government | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Sociology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 30 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 30 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 12 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 10 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Finance | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 0 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Marketing (other) | 11ONLINE | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
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