Physical Sciences at North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI · Associate's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
North Central Michigan College graduates in physical sciences earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How North Central Michigan College Compares for Physical Sciences
All 24 colleges reporting physical sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green River College Auburn, WA | $77,477 | $71,262 | #1 | — |
| 2 | Clark College Vancouver, WA | $76,889 | $70,721 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Middlesex College Edison, NJ | $67,944 | $59,633 | #4 | $27,136 |
| 4 | Rockland Community College Suffern, NY | $62,142 | $59,146 | #5 | — |
| 5 | Western Nevada College Carson City, NV | $61,575 | $63,908 | #3 | $27,007 |
| 6 | Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA | $59,723 | $54,344 | #13 | — |
| 7 | College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY | $59,243 | $56,387 | #12 | — |
| 8 | Jackson College Jackson, MI | $54,734 | $57,711 | #11 | — |
| 9 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $50,871 | $48,419 | #14 | $27,203 |
| 10 | University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Gallup, NM | $50,266 | $58,200 | #6 | — |
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| 17 | Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ | $45,882 | $47,145 | #15 | — |
| 18 | CUNY Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY | $43,018 | $40,944 | #20 | $23,219 |
| 19 | Richard Bland College South Prince George, VA | $41,042 | $37,372 | #22 | $20,219 |
| 20 | North Central Michigan College Petoskey, MI | $40,596 | $42,804 | #19 | — |
| 21 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $40,438 | $38,489 | #21 | $26,948 |
| 22 | Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK | $38,358 | $43,067 | #18 | — |
| 23 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $34,499 | $32,836 | #23 | — |
Other Majors at North Central Michigan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,021 | $65,070 | #717 of 962 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $46,463 | — | #228 of 426 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $39,220 | $20,834 | #731 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do North Central Michigan College physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn $40,596 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does North Central Michigan College rank for physical sciences?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for physical sciences graduates, North Central Michigan College ranks #20 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is physical sciences at North Central Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for physical sciences ($49,076).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.