
Recent reported outcomes put Lake Superior State University's overall graduation rate at 51% and its six-year graduation rate at 50%. The reported four-year rate is 31%. These figures describe defined student cohorts and measurement periods, not the probability that any particular student will finish.
Graduation measures can differ because they track different groups or use different definitions; the overall and six-year figures should not be added together or interpreted as a simple progression for one cohort. The reported student retention rate is 79%, a separate measure concerning continuation rather than degree completion. A prospective student comparing programs should also ask how often required courses are offered and what sequence is needed to finish on schedule.
College Scorecard program data report median earnings for certain federally aided former students about one year after completing their credential. Among LSSU fields with a reported figure, mechanical engineering is listed at $68,914 and registered nursing at $58,165.
Other reported one-year program medians include business administration at $40,840, criminal justice at $35,343, and fisheries sciences and management at $24,289. These are observations for qualifying groups, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate. Employment status, location, further study, cohort size, and the short period after completion all affect how useful a comparison is. Earnings should be considered alongside program cost, career goals, and the occupation's licensing or graduate-study requirements.
Degrees
Accounting and Related Services
$37,532Business Administration, Management and Operations
$40,840Criminal Justice and Corrections
$35,343Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
$24,289Mechanical Engineering
$68,914Psychology, General
$25,503Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$58,165BACHELOR’S Degree
Health Professions and Related Programs
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Engineering
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Education
Natural Resources and Conservation
Physical Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Psychology
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.