Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Associate's Degree · about 107 graduates a year
Northern Michigan University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 30% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northern Michigan University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 947 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Maria College of Albany Albany, NY | $79,266 | $75,445 | #2 | $60,857 |
| 2 | St. Francis College Brooklyn, NY | $74,867 | $71,258 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $74,154 | $65,300 | #6 | $40,995 |
| 4 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $65,875 | $59,309 | #15 | — |
| 5 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $63,895 | $75,591 | #1 | $52,108 |
| 6 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $63,016 | $59,978 | #11 | $50,464 |
| 7 | Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma City, OK | $62,432 | $70,096 | #5 | — |
| 8 | Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL | $62,009 | $70,386 | #4 | $55,667 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $61,186 | $55,675 | #26 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $60,803 | $53,366 | #63 | $50,524 |
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| 691 | New Mexico State University-Grants Grants, NM | $39,985 | $46,296 | #319 | $27,868 |
| 692 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $39,985 | $46,296 | #320 | $27,868 |
| 693 | Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC | $39,971 | $42,895 | #551 | $28,349 |
| 694 | Northern Michigan University Marquette, MI | $39,957 | $42,130 | #611 | — |
| 695 | Helena College University of Montana Helena, MT | $39,893 | $43,577 | #498 | $31,290 |
| 696 | Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA | $39,888 | $36,688 | #849 | $27,020 |
| 697 | Miles Community College Miles City, MT | $39,863 | $43,544 | #502 | — |
Other Majors at Northern Michigan University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | $66,203 | — | #23 of 31 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $62,505 | — | #14 of 57 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $55,637 | $50,855 | #483 of 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northern Michigan University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn $39,957 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northern Michigan University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 947 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Northern Michigan University ranks #694 by median pay four years after graduation, and #611 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Northern Michigan University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,816.
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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.