Lake Superior College is located in Duluth, Minnesota (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Lake Superior College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.
Lake Superior College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Lake Superior College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Lake Superior College had 4,954 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Superior College
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811-3399
General Phone: (800) 432-2884
Admissions Phone: (218) 733-5903
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 733-7636
http://www.lsc.edu
Lake Superior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 231 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 200 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 110 | radiographyer, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, medical assistant, medical lab tech, phlebotomy, medical coding |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, CAD and design, computer systems tech, telecommunications tech, architectural drafting, computer hardware tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management, accounting, human resources, sales, human resources development |
| Construction Trades | 39 | electrician, carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | fire protection tech, corrections |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer networking, computer programming, web design |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Transportation | 7 | commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Office And Administration | 6 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 3 | radio and TV tech |
| Production Trades | 2 | machinist |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Superior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 584 | 33 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 195 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 12 |
In 2005, Lake Superior College had a total enrollment of 4,954 students (3,177 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 30% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 83% |
| Wisconsin | 13% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Duluth, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 733-5903
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,698 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,395 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Superior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 575700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 733-7636
Lake Superior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 46 | $55,908 | 44 | $56,767 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $55,908 | 44 | $56,767 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Superior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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