Marine Transportation at Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
Northwestern Michigan College graduates in marine transportation earn 17% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 18% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern Michigan College Compares for Marine Transportation
All 7 colleges reporting marine 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 | $136,748 | $144,185 | #1 | $87,281 |
| 2 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $124,645 | $126,727 | #2 | $87,444 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $119,916 | $105,599 | #6 | $84,187 |
| 4 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $117,176 | $106,622 | #5 | $87,464 |
| 5 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY | $115,831 | $110,247 | #3 | $79,797 |
| 6 | United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY | $107,654 | $102,464 | #7 | $69,847 |
| 7 | Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | $103,417 | $109,905 | #4 | $82,725 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern Michigan College marine transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $87,281 one year after graduating and $136,748 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern Michigan College rank for marine transportation?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for marine transportation graduates, Northwestern Michigan College ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marine transportation at Northwestern Michigan College worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% more than the national median for marine transportation ($117,011), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.