Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan · Public · 2,813 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical Michigan high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 63 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,237 |
| $30k to $48k | $3,168 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,568 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,909 |
| $110k and up | $11,630 |
| All families (average) | $6,231 |
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 | $44,557 | +$9,748 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $69,022 | +$34,213 | clears the bar | $17,227 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marine Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $136,748 | +$101,939 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $67,730 | +$32,921 | clears the bar | $13,375 | 0.4 yrs |
| Air Transportation | Associate's Degree | $109,489 | +$74,680 | clears the bar | $11,737 | 0.2 yrs |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's Degree | $62,520 | +$27,711 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $40,148 | +$5,339 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $48,006 | +$13,197 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,240 | -$569 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,774 | +$26,965 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $61,003 | +$26,194 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 25% 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.