Is Northwestern Michigan College worth it?
Northwestern Michigan College is a public, four-year institution in Traverse City, Michigan (small city). It awarded 562 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and marine science officer.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$46,908
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,811
Median earnings 10 years after
$38,167
Average net price
$6,231
Completion rate
25%
Completions (2024)
562
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
2,813
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $28,706 | $44,557 | 118 |
| Marine Transportation | Bachelor's | $87,281 | $136,748 | 71 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $64,122 | $69,022 | 61 |
| Air Transportation | Associate | $37,988 | $109,489 | 28 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate certificate | $61,054 | $61,774 | 19 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate | $50,148 | $62,520 | 18 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $26,586 | $40,148 | 17 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $52,976 | $61,003 | 17 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $34,029 | $34,240 | 16 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 201 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 62 |
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | Associate | 32 |
| General Studies | Associate | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 15 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 14 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate | 13 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 13 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northwestern Michigan College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Michigan. Counts under 10 are not published.
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