Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Michigan · Public · 6,556 undergraduates
Of 46 programs with reported earnings, 42 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 104 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,697 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,185 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,051 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,324 |
| $110k and up | $22,268 |
| All families (average) | $14,085 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $39,957 | +$5,148 | clears the bar | $11,816 | 2.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,670 | +$42,861 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,698 | +$8,889 | clears the bar | $24,624 | 2.8 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,349 | +$8,540 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,202 | +$14,393 | clears the bar | $22,418 | 1.6 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $50,300 | +$15,491 | clears the bar | $22,566 | 1.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $36,228 | +$1,419 | clears the bar | $25,709 | 18.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $59,390 | +$24,581 | clears the bar | $22,304 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $47,613 | +$12,804 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 1.7 yrs |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $67,522 | +$32,713 | clears the bar | $27,364 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $46,002 | +$11,193 | clears the bar | $26,214 | 2.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $55,637 | +$20,828 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,901 | +$28,092 | clears the bar | $23,443 | 0.8 yrs |
| Construction Management | Bachelor's Degree | $91,682 | +$56,873 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,008 | +$10,199 | clears the bar | $29,750 | 2.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 46 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 52% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.