Superior, Wisconsin has a population of about 668. The city’s median household income is $66,875 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $80,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Superior city center.
No Superior-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Wisconsin schools on the Wisconsin liberal arts page.
Superior is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $58,490 | Duluth, MN-WI | $65,867 |
| Management Analyst | $80,130 | Duluth, MN-WI | $90,236 |
| Technical Writer | $76,090 | WI statewide | $85,687 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $52,670 | WI statewide | $59,313 |
| Editor | $45,510 | Duluth, MN-WI | $51,250 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $70,760 | Duluth, MN-WI | $79,685 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $66,390 | Duluth, MN-WI | $74,764 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 668 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,875 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 24.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Superior are: Management Analyst ($80,130), Technical Writer ($76,090), Training and Development Specialist ($70,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Duluth, MN is 6.4 miles from Superior and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Superior’s median household income of $66,875 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Superior while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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