by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Northwestern Michigan College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Northwestern Michigan College, students can earn anything from certificates through the bachelor’s degree.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 1,124 undergraduate (1,124 total)
The most popular majors at Northwestern Michigan College, measured by the number of graduates, are listed below.
Among Northwestern Michigan College programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Marine Transportation. | $90,576 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $50,996 |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. | $45,622 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $29,735 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $28,460 |
Browse every major at Northwestern Michigan College, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 562 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · General Studies. |
222 | $23,298 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
62 | $50,996 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Assisting/Assistant. |
21 | $28,460 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
14 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Surgical Technology/Technologist. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation. ↳ Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer. |
41 | $90,576 |
| Air Transportation. ↳ Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. · Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General. |
38 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
18 | $29,735 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
9 | NA |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. ↳ Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS. ↳ Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. |
13 | $45,622 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. |
5 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Surveying Technology/Surveying. |
3 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Automation Engineer Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. |
18 | $26,743 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Graphics. |
6 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
4 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 4 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer Support Specialist. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters. ↳ Carpentry/Carpenter. |
6 | NA |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General. |
4 | NA |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. ↳ Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Recording Arts Technology/Technician. |
10 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Engineering. | 7 | NA |
| Engineering, General. ↳ Pre-Engineering. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
4 | NA |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. ↳ Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations. ↳ Crop Production. |
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.
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