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Lake Superior College is a 2-year college, which was established in 1995. It was created by the merging of the Duluth Technical College and the Duluth Community College Center. LSC is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and annually enrolls more than 4,000 students. Apart from its main campus, the college also operates a Professional Pilot Training Center at the Duluth International Airport, and an Emergency Response Training Center in Gary/ New Duluth.
Lake Superior College offers over 70 diplomas, degrees and certificate programs in technical and career fields. It also offers continuing education and online learning courses.
Lake Superior College sponsors a number of student organizations and clubs. Among these are groups like College Democrats, Phi Theta Kappa, Psychologist Club, Teachers for Tomorrow, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, College Republicans and Gus Gus Players.
Lake Superior College is located in Duluth, MN (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.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Lake Superior College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 4,990 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Lake Superior College
2101 Trinity Rd
Duluth, MN 55811-3399
General Phone: (800) 432-2884
http://www.lsc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 502 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 227 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Medical Support and Technology | 124 | radiographer, phlebotomy, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, surgical tech, medical assistant, medical coding, medical lab tech |
| Business and Management | 78 | sales, accounting, business management, accounting technology, marketing, human resources |
| Construction Trades | 77 | carpentry, electrician |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | civil engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural drafting, CAD and design, computer systems tech, computer hardware tech, telecommunications tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 28 | fire protection tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 17 | computer networking, web design, computer and info science, computer programming |
| Law | 14 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Production Trades | 8 | machinist |
| Media | 6 | radio and TV tech |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | athletic trainer |
Number of programs and degrees for Lake Superior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 571 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 406 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 227 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Lake Superior College had a total enrollment of 4,990 students (3,415 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Duluth, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,261 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,921 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lake Superior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 575700)
Lake Superior College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 45 | $61,656 | 49 | $63,250 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $61,656 | 49 | $63,250 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lake Superior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 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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