Nursing at Lake Superior State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Lake Superior State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Lake Superior State University is located in Sault Ste Marie, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Lake Superior State University
Distance learning is available at Lake Superior State University. Among 1,567 students, 128 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 521 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Lake Superior State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Lake Superior State University’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #35 of 55 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #45 of 55 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #158 of 295 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #228 of 310 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1099 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1516 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Lake Superior State University
Graduates of Lake Superior State University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,165 |
| 2 years | $58,601 |
| 3 years | $60,574 |
| 4 years | $59,907 |
| 5 years | $71,226 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Lake Superior State University report median earnings of $59,907, compared with $50,168 for all Lake Superior State University graduates — about 19% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Lake Superior State University comes in at $27,000.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Lake Superior State University
The Nursing program at Lake Superior State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 41 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Lake Superior State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.