Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Associate's Degree · about 243 graduates a year
Northwestern Michigan College graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 1% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern Michigan College 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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| 371 | Wichita State University Wichita, KS | $44,605 | $46,307 | #315 | $30,331 |
| 372 | Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL | $44,585 | $47,455 | #259 | $30,406 |
| 373 | Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL | $44,569 | $47,438 | #260 | $29,805 |
| 374 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $44,557 | $46,980 | #283 | $28,706 |
| 375 | Lenoir Community College Kinston, NC | $44,556 | $47,815 | #243 | $33,374 |
| 376 | SUNY Morrisville Morrisville, NY | $44,543 | $42,396 | #587 | $26,602 |
| 377 | Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA | $44,541 | $45,299 | #377 | $25,868 |
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 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $40,148 | $26,586 | #41 of 96 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern Michigan College liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,706 one year after graduating and $44,557 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern Michigan College 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, Northwestern Michigan College ranks #374 by median pay four years after graduation, and #283 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Northwestern Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% more than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($44,125), and the median federal debt at graduation is $9,500.
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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.