Culinary Arts and Related Services at Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Associate's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Northwestern Michigan College graduates in culinary arts and related services earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern Michigan College Compares for Culinary Arts and Related Services
All 96 colleges reporting culinary arts and related services 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 | Seattle Central College Seattle, WA | $53,946 | $49,619 | #3 | — |
| 2 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,503 | $49,619 | #2 | $26,952 |
| 3 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY | $50,208 | $47,788 | #6 | — |
| 4 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $50,055 | $46,106 | #9 | — |
| 5 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $49,566 | $52,676 | #1 | — |
| 6 | Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park, NY | $48,317 | $45,988 | #10 | $28,049 |
| 7 | Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY | $48,073 | $45,756 | #11 | — |
| 8 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $47,552 | $48,361 | #4 | $31,763 |
| 9 | University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK | $46,231 | $44,274 | #20 | — |
| 10 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | $45,697 | $48,182 | #5 | $26,843 |
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| 38 | Flathead Valley Community College Kalispell, MT | $40,677 | $44,433 | #17 | — |
| 39 | Saint Louis Community College Bridgeton, MO | $40,669 | $43,606 | #22 | $26,318 |
| 40 | Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH | $40,291 | $42,997 | #28 | — |
| 41 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $40,148 | $42,331 | #31 | $26,586 |
| 42 | Suffolk County Community College Selden, NY | $40,131 | $38,196 | #64 | — |
| 43 | Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI | $40,056 | $42,234 | #32 | $26,692 |
| 44 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $39,695 | $41,210 | #43 | $38,977 |
Other Majors at Northwestern Michigan College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | $109,489 | $37,988 | #1 of 15 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern Michigan College culinary arts and related services graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,586 one year after graduating and $40,148 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern Michigan College rank for culinary arts and related services?
Among 96 colleges reporting earnings for culinary arts and related services graduates, Northwestern Michigan College ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is culinary arts and related services at Northwestern Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for culinary arts and related services ($39,605), and the median federal debt at graduation is $11,000.
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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.