MI | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Lake Superior State University looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $893,696 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 8.8 years.
4-year net cost
$51,288
Estimated debt
$26,670
Early salary signal
$70,368
Graduation rate
51%
Why this score?
Fair Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($51,288), estimated debt ($26,670), early-career salary ($70,368), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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78
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$893,696
Salary Outlook
$70,368
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
3.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$697,351
Salary Outlook
$55,348
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
4.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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65
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$644,118
Salary Outlook
$51,276
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
5.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$587,316
Salary Outlook
$46,930
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
5.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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60
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$568,137
Salary Outlook
$45,463
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
5.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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60
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$564,141
Salary Outlook
$45,157
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
5.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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59
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$554,057
Salary Outlook
$44,386
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
6 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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57
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$518,279
Salary Outlook
$41,649
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
6.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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51
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$447,305
Salary Outlook
$36,219
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
7.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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49
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$423,395
Salary Outlook
$34,390
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
7.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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44
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$371,467
Salary Outlook
$30,418
Estimated Debt
$26,670
Payback
8.8 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Risks
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
78
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,753,032
Risk-adjusted ROI
$893,696
Value at risk
$859,336
Payback
3.8 years
BACHELORS
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,367,892
Risk-adjusted ROI
$697,351
Value at risk
$670,541
Payback
4.8 years
ASSOCIATE
65
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,263,472
Risk-adjusted ROI
$644,118
Value at risk
$619,354
Payback
5.2 years
BACHELORS
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,152,052
Risk-adjusted ROI
$587,316
Value at risk
$564,736
Payback
5.7 years
BACHELORS
60
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,114,432
Risk-adjusted ROI
$568,137
Value at risk
$546,295
Payback
5.9 years
ASSOCIATE
60
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,106,592
Risk-adjusted ROI
$564,141
Value at risk
$542,451
Payback
5.9 years
BACHELORS
59
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,086,812
Risk-adjusted ROI
$554,057
Value at risk
$532,755
Payback
6 years
BACHELORS
57
High Risk
On-time ROI
$1,016,632
Risk-adjusted ROI
$518,279
Value at risk
$498,353
Payback
6.4 years
BACHELORS
51
High Risk
On-time ROI
$877,412
Risk-adjusted ROI
$447,305
Value at risk
$430,107
Payback
7.4 years
BACHELORS
49
High Risk
On-time ROI
$830,512
Risk-adjusted ROI
$423,395
Value at risk
$407,117
Payback
7.8 years
ASSOCIATE
44
High Risk
On-time ROI
$728,652
Risk-adjusted ROI
$371,467
Value at risk
$357,185
Payback
8.8 years
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