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Lake Superior College
Duluth, Minnesota · Public community college
Address: 2101 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811 · Phone: (800) 432-2884 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Probation · American Physical Therapy Association; Apr 2026 · Renewal of Accreditation.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $40,110 | $50,480 | $58,540 |
| Nursing assistants | $38,010 | $46,680 | $49,330 |
| Construction laborers | $42,950 | $60,260 | $79,710 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $45,690 | $60,280 | $65,410 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $52,100 | $81,980 | $131,840 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,310 | $58,390 | $73,250 |
| Electricians | $47,480 | $78,160 | $101,410 |
| Phlebotomists | $38,740 | $46,000 | $48,760 |
| Dental hygienists | $82,110 | $103,970 | $116,350 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,080 | $83,400 | $98,900 |
| Massage therapists | $28,320 | $63,070 | $81,000 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,700 | $63,750 | $71,270 |
| Surgical technologists | $62,820 | $80,210 | $86,420 |
| Machinists | $46,550 | $61,140 | $74,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, under 300 hours | 42 | not reported | not reported | $11,288 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 28 | $37,735 | $38,721 | $13,000 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $46,538 | $47,963 | $15,684 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $40,307 | $44,984 | $13,000 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 16 | $17,619 | $10,925 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $35,623 | $30,926 | $13,500 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 15 | $45,229 | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | not reported | not reported | $11,288 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 15 | not reported | $29,685 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | $46,538 | $47,963 | $15,684 |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 2–4 years | 14 | $35,452 | $34,704 | $11,000 |
| Carpenters | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | $35,452 | $34,704 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 11 | not reported | $30,520 | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | $29,685 | $12,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 2–4 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | $29,685 | $12,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 2–4 years | 7 | not reported | $29,685 | $12,000 |
| Carpenters | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $35,452 | $34,704 | $11,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $35,452 | $34,704 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | $29,685 | $12,000 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.