# Lake Superior State University: Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management (bachelor's)

Sault Ste Marie, MI. IPEDS 170639, CIP 03.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lake-superior-state-university/majors/fishing-and-fisheries-sciences-and-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,729
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,090 (U.S. median for this major: $48,077 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,250 (U.S. median $25,250)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,987

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,090 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $3,516 | $15,576 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $9,226 | $40,871 | 3.8 years |
| 48-75k | $10,422 | $46,169 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $14,541 | $64,417 | 6.0 years |
| 110k+ | $20,321 | $90,022 | 8.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior State University | $44,090 | $25,250 | $12,822 | 51% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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