Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Northern Michigan University is a public institution in Marquette, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 6,556 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,107 ten years after enrollment, which is 16% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 51.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $21,474, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.19x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,085 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Biology, Registered Nursing, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,107
Graduation Rate
51.5%
Median Debt
$21,474
Average Net Price
$14,085
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.19x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
6,556
Admission Rate
84.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
78.0%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$14,277
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,773
Pell Grant Rate
28.0%
Federal Loan Rate
45.5%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$7,697
Income $30K–$48K
$7,185
Income $48K–$75K
$11,051
Income $110K+
$22,268

Student Demographics

Women
53.7%
White
83.6%
Black
2.0%
Hispanic
4.4%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More Races
4.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.7%

Accreditations

Programs (111)

Bachelor (55)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Biology $43,698 107
Registered Nursing $77,670 89
Criminal Justice & Corrections $59,390 67
Psychology $43,349 64
Natural Resources Conservation $50,300 60
Secondary Education $46,002 60
Business Administration & Management $49,202 59
Fine Arts $36,228 55
Pharmacy Not reported 43
Teacher Education $45,008 42
Sports & Fitness $47,613 42
Clinical Laboratory Science $67,522 36
Construction Management $91,682 36
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Not reported 29
Marketing $68,157 29
Social Work $54,836 28
Accounting $62,901 26
Finance $63,730 25
Economics $52,179 21
Chemistry Not reported 19
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians $82,326 18
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies $40,825 18
Communication Disorders $57,165 18
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 16
Anthropology Not reported 16
Political Science $50,520 16
English Language & Literature Not reported 15
Neuroscience Not reported 14
Film, Video & Photographic Arts Not reported 14
Public Relations Not reported 13
Romance Languages Not reported 13
History $34,318 13
Communications $47,875 11
Computer & Information Sciences $90,337 11
Special Education Not reported 11
Sociology Not reported 11
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 10
Mathematics Not reported 10
Entrepreneurship $50,236 10
International Relations Not reported 9
Rhetoric & Composition $39,982 8
Data Analytics Not reported 7
Hospitality Management $45,797 7
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations Not reported 6
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 6
Geological Sciences Not reported 5
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 4
Philosophy Not reported 4
Music Not reported 4
Ethnic & Gender Studies Not reported 3
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 3
Industrial Production Technology Not reported 3
Geography Not reported 3
Behavioral Sciences $57,325 1
Construction Engineering Technology $88,881 0

Master (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Teacher Education Not reported 29
Social Work Not reported 27
Educational Administration $66,886 13
Biology Not reported 13
Sports & Fitness Not reported 11
Psychology Not reported 11
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 11
Business Administration & Management Not reported 11
Rhetoric & Composition Not reported 10
Accounting Not reported 10
Curriculum & Instruction $59,272 6
Public Administration $60,709 6
Secondary Education $62,230 4
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 4
English Language & Literature Not reported 3

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 3

Associate (16)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $39,957 107
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $55,637 18
Clinical Laboratory Science $62,505 16
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other Not reported 13
Business Not reported 13
Machinist Not reported 11
Fine Arts Not reported 10
Hospitality Management Not reported 9
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 8
Electrical Engineering Technology Not reported 7
Building Construction Not reported 5
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 5
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians Not reported 4
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations Not reported 4
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 3
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians $66,203 2

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration Not reported 5

Undergraduate Certificate (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Electrical & Power Transmission $78,273 25
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services $25,486 19
Geography Not reported 13
Machinist $59,723 11
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 8
Heating & Air Conditioning Not reported 4
Practical Nursing $52,665 0
Show 16 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Area Studies Bachelor 2
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 2
Physics Bachelor 2
Cognitive Psychology Master 2
Dance Bachelor 2
Mental Health Services Bachelor 2
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Graduate Certificate 1
Legal Support Services Associate 1
Legal Support Services Bachelor 1
Legal Support Services Graduate Certificate 1
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1
Data Science Bachelor 1
Health Services Undergraduate Certificate 1
Registered Nursing Undergraduate Certificate 1
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 1
Human Resources Management Bachelor 1

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