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NM

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MIPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$6,231
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
2.8K
Students
Medium campus body
$34,918
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in the city setting of Traverse City, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.8K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Marine Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,748
Earnings 5yr: $133,180
Debt: $26,542
Air Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,489
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $14,803
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,022
Earnings 5yr: $66,994
Debt: $24,228
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $67,730
Earnings 5yr: $46,581
Debt: $18,832
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,520
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $13,834
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $61,774
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,003
Earnings 5yr: $48,384
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,006
Earnings 5yr: $40,803
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,557
Earnings 5yr: $34,098
Debt: $11,422
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $40,148
Earnings 5yr: $38,650
Debt: $14,199
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $34,240
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Air Transportation.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$6,231
In-State Tuition$5,860
Out-of-State Tuition$13,476
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

30%
Pell Grants
21%
Take Loans
43%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$34,918
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$38,167

Completion Signals

25%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,191
Est. Monthly Payment
$88/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

50%
Men
50%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
57%
Avg Family Income
$43,088
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