by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Northern Michigan University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
At Northern Michigan University, students can earn anything from certificates through the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 3,088 undergraduate · 432 graduate (3,520 total)
The most popular majors at Northern Michigan University, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
The following majors at Northern Michigan University have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $57,371 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $51,163 |
| Public Administration. | $49,902 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $48,424 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $47,668 |
Browse every major at Northern Michigan University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,760 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. · Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. |
113 | $57,371 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other. · Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. · Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist. |
39 | $48,424 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Athletic Training/Trainer. · Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other. |
34 | $42,015 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. ↳ Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy. |
32 | NA |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. |
10 | NA |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health and Wellness, General. |
2 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling. |
1 | $27,374 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Organizational Leadership. |
84 | $30,483 |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
28 | NA |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
25 | $41,261 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 24 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
14 | $38,045 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. |
12 | $44,975 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. ↳ Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. · Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other. |
11 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Restaurant/Food Services Management. |
5 | $24,202 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Social Studies Teacher Education. · Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. · Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · Music Teacher Education. · Reading Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. · Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education. · History Teacher Education. · Spanish Language Teacher Education. · Biology Teacher Education. · Chemistry Teacher Education. |
78 | $32,446 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Early Childhood Education and Teaching. |
49 | $38,631 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances. |
24 | NA |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 16 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision. · Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. |
8 | $47,668 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
109 | $24,325 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neuroscience. |
12 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
8 | NA |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. ↳ Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
101 | $14,693 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. · Environmental Science. |
65 | $24,055 |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | 17 | NA |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Environmental/Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 77 | $30,831 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
19 | $30,176 |
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. |
17 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
13 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
12 | NA |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geographic Information Science and Cartography. |
11 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Exercise Science and Kinesiology. · Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
52 | $27,559 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. | 20 | $24,288 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art/Art Studies, General. |
50 | $22,445 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Musical Theatre. |
10 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Cinematography and Film/Video Production. |
9 | $22,932 |
| Dance. ↳ Dance, General. |
1 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 55 | $30,522 |
| Public Administration. | 15 | $49,902 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Security and Loss Prevention Services. |
67 | $35,823 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other. | 36 | NA |
| Agricultural Business and Management. ↳ Agricultural Business and Management, Other. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Lineworker. |
35 | $46,384 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Property Maintenance. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 28 | $20,926 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
8 | $21,896 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. · Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist. |
32 | $28,419 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
12 | $29,901 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
11 | NA |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Public Relations/Image Management. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
11 | NA |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 18 | $51,163 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Forensic Chemistry. · Chemistry, General. |
18 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
6 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. ↳ Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. · Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. · Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. |
25 | $13,992 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. ↳ Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare. |
23 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. · Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. |
11 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
3 | NA |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
2 | $41,023 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
13 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. |
12 | $30,225 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ American Indian/Native American Studies. · Deaf Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Area Studies. ↳ German Studies. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. ↳ Business Analytics. |
4 | NA |
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
3 | NA |
| Behavioral Sciences. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
8 | $22,625 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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