C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
25/100 · earnings-weighted

Bay de Noc Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Escanaba, Michigan 49829
Bay de Noc Community College campus, Escanaba, MI
Bay de Noc Community College campus, Escanaba, MI. Photo: Primetime94, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
37/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
C+
56/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,996
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
47%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,457
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Bay de Noc Community College ▼

32% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$189,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+14.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bay de Noc Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$35,090
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,829
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,618
Median debt at graduation
30%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 21st percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bay de Noc Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$57,430$63,015-22%#956 of 962#943$14,490
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$50,808+9%#139 of 426#103—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$20,720$40,825-7%#631 of 947#539$12,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bay de Noc Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $189,783
  • Avg rent near campus: $873/mo — vs ~$430/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 49829 (3.6% cap, Escanaba)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,998 $9,796
Room $3,870
Board $2,100
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,416 $28,156

Financial Aid

86%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
42%
Take Out Loans
$9,457
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,835
$30,001 - $48,000$6,819
$48,001 - $75,000$9,695
$75,001 - $110,000$14,235
$110,001+$15,236

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 73 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 21 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 20 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 16 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 14 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 12 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 11 grads/yr General Studies 10 grads/yr Corrections 10 grads/yr Social Work 9 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 8 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant 8 grads/yr Accounting 6 grads/yr Child Care and Support Services Management 5 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 4 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bay de Noc Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

1,996
Total Students
62%
Women
40%
Traditional Age (18-24)
32%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 86%
Hispanic 3%
Black 2%
Asian 1%
Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 27%
Off-Campus (Renters) 32%
With Family 41%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~647 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 26%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 47%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%
25-64 (Adult) 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bay de Noc Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bay de Noc Community College?
Tuition at Bay de Noc Community College is $7,998 for in-state students and $9,796 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,457.
What is the graduation rate at Bay de Noc Community College?
The graduation rate at Bay de Noc Community College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Bay de Noc Community College a good school?
Bay de Noc Community College has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Bay de Noc Community College?
Bay de Noc Community College has a total enrollment of 1,996 students.
Is there rental demand near Bay de Noc Community College?
Yes! Approximately 32% of students at Bay de Noc Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 647 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Escanaba area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology