Lake Superior State University
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How strong are the academics at Lake Superior State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
31%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lake Superior State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
73
10-19
130
20-29
71
30-39
29
40-49
11
50-99
3

Honors Programs

Lake Superior State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lake Superior State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lake Superior State University:

79%
First-year retention rate
31%
4-year grad rate
56%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $48,216. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$48,216
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lake Superior State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Elementary Education and Teaching
6.2
13.16
20.12
27.08
34.04
41

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 21
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Conservation Biology 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 12
  • Business/Commerce, General 10
  • Finance, General 5
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 4
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3
  • Accounting 3
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4
  • Computer Science 3
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 11
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 9
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4
  • Computer Engineering, General 4
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4
  • Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician 3
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 41
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 22
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 9
  • Corrections 0
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 0
  • Homeland Security 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 4
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management 16
  • Environmental Science 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 10
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, Other 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 8
  • Chemistry, Other 2
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Social Sciences, General 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Sociology, General 0
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