Northern Michigan University
Below average. Ask hard questions before enrolling. It ranks 1,051 of 1,755 four-year colleges on student outcomes, with an overall score of 43.2 out of 100.
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Why it is good
- Affordable: the average student pays about $12,759 a year after grants, cheaper than 80% of four-year colleges.
Why it is bad
- Low pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $51,936, lower than 69% of four-year colleges.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Bachelor's degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 107 | $31,828 | $21,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 89 | $56,776 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 67 | $38,649 | $19,158 |
| Psychology, General | 64 | $29,685 | $19,485 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 60 | $23,842 | $17,818 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 60 | $36,437 | $22,985 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 59 | $34,526 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 55 | $23,262 | $22,220 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 43 | n/a | $29,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 42 | $33,993 | $21,810 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 42 | $26,739 | $21,544 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 36 | $44,635 | $21,500 |
Associate degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 107 | $21,052 | $11,139 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 18 | $40,089 | $14,393 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 13 | n/a | $18,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 13 | $20,140 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | n/a | n/a |
Certificates and diplomas: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 25 | $47,846 | $5,500 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 19 | $19,045 | $8,980 |
| Geography and Cartography | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | 11 | $39,009 | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | n/a | n/a |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
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