Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI · Public · Bachelor degree-granting

A public institution in Traverse City, Michigan, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern Michigan College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 2,813 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,167 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 24.9%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.05x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,231 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, Marine Transportation, Air Transportation, and Practical Nursing.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,167
Graduation Rate
24.9%
Median Debt
$12,500
Average Net Price
$6,231
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.06x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.05x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,813
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
84.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$5,860
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,476
Pell Grant Rate
30.0%
Federal Loan Rate
21.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$5,237
Income $30K–$48K
$3,168
Income $48K–$75K
$7,568
Income $110K+
$11,630

Student Demographics

Women
52.9%
White
76.8%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian
1.4%
Two or More Races
4.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
43.2%

Accreditations

Programs (45)

Bachelor (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Marine Transportation $136,748 48

Associate (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $44,557 243
Registered Nursing $69,022 61
Air Transportation $109,489 29
Engineering Technology $62,520 18
Culinary Arts and Related Services $40,148 14
Dental Support Services Not reported 12
Business Administration & Management $48,006 10
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 8
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 8
Accounting Not reported 8
Natural Resources Management Not reported 7
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 7
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6
Computer Systems Networking Not reported 5
Agricultural Production Not reported 4
Computer Programming Not reported 4
Engineering Not reported 3
Criminal Justice & Corrections $61,003 3

Undergraduate Certificate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Practical Nursing $67,730 25
Dental Support Services $34,240 13
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 11
Machinist Not reported 6
Business Administration & Management Not reported 6
Audiovisual Communications Not reported 4
Electrical & Power Transmission Not reported 4
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Not reported 4
Air Transportation Not reported 4
Accounting Not reported 4
Criminal Justice & Corrections $61,774 3
Show 15 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Ocean Engineering Bachelor 2
Industrial Production Technology Undergraduate Certificate 2
Industrial Production Technology Associate 2
Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians Associate 2
Carpentry Undergraduate Certificate 2
Building Construction Associate 2
Machinist Associate 2
Applied Horticulture Associate 1
Computer Programming Undergraduate Certificate 1
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications Undergraduate Certificate 1
Computer Software Engineering Undergraduate Certificate 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Bachelor 1
Heating & Air Conditioning Undergraduate Certificate 1
Arts & Entertainment Management Associate 1
Business Operations Undergraduate Certificate 1

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