All Lake Superior State University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 9
- Science & Math · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Education · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $56,905 | — |
| Biology | — | $46,435 | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $34,729 | $44,090 | $25,250 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $47,038 | $60,167 | $24,301 |
| Business Administration | $39,198 | $53,396 | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,229 | $90,216 | $26,901 |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Literature | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Writing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,007 | $70,959 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Lake Superior State University students earn a median $49,045 ten years after starting college, more than 33% of Michigan colleges we cover. 51% graduate within six years.
Lake Superior State University majors questions
How many majors does Lake Superior State University offer?
Lake Superior State University offers 48 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Lake Superior State University?
Mechanical Engineering graduates from Lake Superior State University earn a median $90,216 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $26,901.
Which Lake Superior State University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management graduates earn the least: a median $44,090 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Lake Superior State University overview