Universities/MI/Northwestern Michigan College

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI Β· Public Β· 2,813 students

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$38k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
25%Graduation Rate
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How Much Do Graduates Earn?

These figures show the middle salary (median) for students who received federal financial aid and attended this school. Half earn more, half earn less.

6 years after starting
Many students are still in school at this point
$34,918
$34,918
8 years after starting
Most graduates are in their early career
$36,925
$36,925
10 years after starting
Mid-career β€” the most reliable number
$38,167
$38,167
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ National average (10 years)
Typical graduate across all US colleges
$45,000
$45,000
πŸ“‰
15% below the national average
Graduates here earn $38,167 vs. $45,000 nationally after 10 years
πŸ’Ό 45.3% of students are earning more than $25,000/year within 6 years of starting college

How Much Debt Do Students Graduate With?

This is the middle amount that students who took out federal loans owed when they finished their degree.

$12,500
Typical student loan at graduation
Debt vs. Earnings
Graduates typically earn back their entire debt in about 3.9 months of work at the median salary

Who Gets Financial Help?

Breakdown of students receiving different types of federal financial aid.

Pell Grants
30.0%
Free money for lower-income students β€” no repayment needed
Federal Loans
21.4%
Students who borrowed money through federal loan programs

Northwestern Michigan College β€” After College

Graduates of Northwestern Michigan College earn a median salary of $38,167 per year 10 years after starting college β€” -15% below the US national average of $45,000.

Six years after starting college, the median earnings for Northwestern Michigan College students are $34,918 per year. This early-career figure reflects outcomes for students who may still be completing degrees or just entering the workforce.

With median student debt of $12,500 and median earnings of $38,167, graduates typically repay their loans in approximately 1.6 years β€” assuming 20% of income goes toward debt repayment.

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