Bay de Noc Community College
Escanaba, MI · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Escanaba, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bay de Noc Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,223 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $35,090 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 26.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,618, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.78x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,949 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Business Administration & Management, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$35,090
Graduation Rate
26.9%
Median Debt
$12,618
Average Net Price
$11,949
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.47x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.78x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,223
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
59.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$5,712
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,528
Pell Grant Rate
24.2%
Federal Loan Rate
18.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,204
Income $30K–$48K
$10,730
Income $48K–$75K
$11,632
Income $110K+
$16,533
Student Demographics
Women
58.6%
White
83.7%
Black
3.2%
Hispanic
3.7%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $40,825 | 73 |
| Registered Nursing | $63,015 | 42 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,808 | 21 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 20 |
| Business | Not reported | 16 |
| Social Work | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 10 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | $54,236 | 19 |
| Machinist | $49,912 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 11 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 9 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 3 |
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Associate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Associate | 1 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Associate | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Michigan
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Michigan
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Michigan
- Most Affordable Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI Colleges in Michigan
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Michigan
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