Nursing at Lake Superior College
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Lake Superior College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Lake Superior College is located in Duluth, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Superior College
Online coursework is an option at Lake Superior College. Of 4,074 students, 1,115 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,046 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lake Superior College
Use these rankings to compare Lake Superior College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #27 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #37 of 47 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #117 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #137 of 207 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1167 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1390 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lake Superior College
Graduates of Lake Superior College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,914 |
| 2 years | $51,197 |
| 3 years | $55,257 |
| 4 years | $58,909 |
| 5 years | $65,208 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Lake Superior College take home a median $58,909, compared with $46,002 for all Lake Superior College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Lake Superior College is $27,655.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lake Superior College
The Nursing program at Lake Superior College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 113 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at Lake Superior College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.