Lake Superior College (LSC)
Public two-year college in Duluth, MN that costs an average of $17,272 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$17,272
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,942
PublicSmall city2,471 undergraduates
Cost of LSC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $23,807 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,931 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
| Average net price after aid | $17,272 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $14,166 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,937 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,076 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $18,498 |
| $110,001+ | $23,668 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with LSC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 61% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $46,835 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,942 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 11th of 20 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $14,134 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $161 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 24% |
| Students with federal loans | 20% |
Majors and programs at LSC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 76 | $55,700 | $9,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | 54 | $48,785 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 48 | $38,841 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 76 | $37,164 | $17,500 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | $34,840 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 9 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 71 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 19 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 16 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 57 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 9 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 35 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 30 | $73,852 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 219 | $66,046 | $21,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 38 | $59,150 | $17,500 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 37 | $53,458 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 94 | $53,014 | $14,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 36 | $48,141 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 48 | $42,223 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 532 | $38,902 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 3 | — | — |
| Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 11 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 12 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 13 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 13 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 2 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | $19,451 | — | $56,727 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | $20,329 | — | $56,812 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | $17,043 | — | $50,062 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | $14,404 | — | $49,055 |
| Minnesota North College | Hibbing | $12,194 | — | $49,714 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | $14,905 | — | $53,305 |
| South Central College | North Mankato | $12,198 | — | $49,271 |
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Rochester | $18,037 | — | $49,427 |
About LSC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Duluth, MN |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 2,471 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | lsc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LSC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $23,807 a year (tuition and fees: $5,931). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,272 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,166.
How much do LSC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,942 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 20 similar colleges in Minnesota.
What is LSC's graduation rate?
45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 61% of first-year students return for a second year.