Air Transportation at Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Associate's Degree · about 29 graduates a year
Northwestern Michigan College graduates in air transportation earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 11% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern Michigan College Compares for Air Transportation
All 15 colleges reporting air transportation 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 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $109,489 | $115,443 | #1 | $37,988 |
| 2 | Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL | $103,606 | $101,792 | #2 | $39,956 |
| 3 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | $87,845 | $83,256 | #7 | — |
| 4 | Polk State College Winter Haven, FL | $83,657 | $89,042 | #3 | — |
| 5 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $83,343 | $88,708 | #4 | $66,957 |
| 6 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $83,343 | $88,708 | #5 | $66,957 |
| 7 | Miami Dade College Miami, FL | $78,726 | $83,794 | #6 | — |
| 8 | Broward College Fort Lauderdale, FL | $75,637 | $80,506 | #9 | — |
| 9 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $74,026 | $80,862 | #8 | — |
| 10 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Flushing, NY | $69,808 | $66,443 | #10 | — |
Other Majors at Northwestern Michigan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,022 | $64,122 | #895 of 962 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $62,520 | $50,148 | #7 of 12 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $61,003 | $52,976 | #20 of 426 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $48,006 | — | #298 of 547 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $44,557 | $28,706 | #374 of 947 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,148 | $26,586 | #41 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern Michigan College air transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,988 one year after graduating and $109,489 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern Michigan College rank for air transportation?
Among 15 colleges reporting earnings for air transportation graduates, Northwestern Michigan College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is air transportation at Northwestern Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for air transportation ($75,495), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,737.
← All data for Northwestern Michigan College · Methodology
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.