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2026 Rankings for Northern Michigan University

Which College Factual rankings and awards has Northern Michigan University been awarded? Any College Factual rankings and awards Northern Michigan University has earned will be listed on this page.

Northern Michigan University received 30 ranking badges in College Factual’s 2026 college rankings.

Top Rankings for Northern Michigan University:

#4 out of 9	#4 out of 12	#6 out of 9	#10 out of 33

Northern Michigan University also offers graduate programs. Explore its [graduate-school rankings](/graduate-schools/northern-michigan-university/rankings/) for graduate-degree badges and placements.

Ranking Highlights

• Quality Rankings
  • Best Associate Degree Colleges Ranking
  • Best Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking
  • Best Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan Ranking
• Best for the Money Rankings
  • Best Value Bachelor's Degree Schools Ranking
  • Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking
  • Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan Ranking

How Northern Michigan University Ranks in College Factual’s Best Quality Rankings

Top Ranked Majors

Northern Michigan University has 716 top ranked majors, led by its placement in the Best Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	1	14	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	1	14	View Report
Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor's Degree Schools	1	1	View Report
Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Forensic Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Forensic Chemistry Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	4	View Report
Best Construction Management Schools in Michigan	2	4	View Report
Best Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	4	View Report
Best Construction Management Schools in Michigan	2	4	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	31	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	31	View Report
Best Social Studies Education Schools in Michigan	2	5	View Report
Best Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	2	10	View Report
Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Schools	2	2	View Report
Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Welding Technology/Welder Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	2	5	View Report
Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in Michigan	2	6	View Report
Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	2	7	View Report
Best Precision Metal Working Schools in Michigan	2	7	View Report
Best Social Studies Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	3	5	View Report
Best Athletic Training Schools in Michigan	3	4	View Report
Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	3	21	View Report
Best Media Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best English & Language Arts Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	7	View Report
Best English & Language Arts Education Schools in Michigan	4	7	View Report
Best Radiologic Technology Schools in Michigan	4	12	View Report
Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	4	4	View Report
Best Fisheries Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	4	4	View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	9	View Report
Best Criminal Justice Studies Schools in Michigan	4	12	View Report
Best Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	6	View Report
Best Art Studies Schools in Michigan	4	7	View Report
Best Entrepreneurial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	6	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Michigan	5	24	View Report
Best General Business/Commerce Schools in Michigan	5	24	View Report
Best Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	8	View Report
Best Special Education Schools in Michigan	5	12	View Report
Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	5	33	View Report
Best Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	6	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	11	View Report
Best Chemistry Schools in Michigan	5	11	View Report
Best Organizational Leadership Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	9	View Report
Best Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	6	13	View Report
Best Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	6	13	View Report
Best Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in Michigan	6	8	View Report
Best Media Arts Schools in Michigan	6	6	View Report
Best Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	6	View Report
Best Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools	6	9	View Report
Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	6	View Report
Best Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Michigan	6	6	View Report
Best Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools	6	11	View Report
Best Forensic Chemistry Schools	6	11	View Report
Best Physical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	13	View Report
Best Physical Sciences Schools in Michigan	6	15	View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	7	View Report
Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan	6	7	View Report
Best Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	7	View Report
Best Anthropology Schools in Michigan	6	7	View Report
Best Neurosciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	7	7	View Report
Best Neurosciences Schools in Michigan	7	7	View Report
Best Organizational Leadership Schools in Michigan	7	10	View Report
Best Construction Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	16	View Report
Best Construction Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	16	View Report
Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	7	View Report
Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	7	25	View Report
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	7	35	View Report
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	7	35	View Report
Best Environmental Science Schools in Michigan	7	8	View Report
Best Environmental Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	7	8	View Report
Best Environmental Studies Schools in Michigan	7	8	View Report
Best Welding Technology/Welder Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	13	View Report
Best Welding Technology/Welder Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	16	View Report
Best Precision Metal Working Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	17	View Report
Best Precision Metal Working Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	17	View Report
Best Precision Production Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	7	17	View Report

How Northern Michigan University Ranks for Value

Top Value Majors

Northern Michigan University has 716 best-value majors, including its placement in the Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region Ranking.

The best rankings are listed below:

Ranking Name	Rank	Out Of	Details
Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor's Degree Schools	1	2	View Report
Best Value Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	1	View Report
Best Value Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Schools	1	3	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Forensic Chemistry Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	3	View Report
Best Value Forensic Chemistry Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Security & Loss Prevention Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	1	2	View Report
Best Value Security & Loss Prevention Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	1	1	View Report
Best Value Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	2	2	View Report
Best Value Laboratory Technician Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Fisheries Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in Michigan	2	2	View Report
Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	3	6	View Report
Best Value Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Schools in the Great Lakes Region	3	3	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	3	5	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	3	5	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	3	5	View Report
Best Value Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region	3	5	View Report
Best Value Security & Loss Prevention Services Schools in Michigan	3	3	View Report
Best Value Accounting and Business/Management Schools in Michigan	4	5	View Report
Best Value Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best Value Construction Management Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best Value Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best Value Construction Management Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best Value Entrepreneurship Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	6	View Report
Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	6	View Report
Best Value Other Finance and Financial Management Services Schools in the Great Lakes Region	4	7	View Report
Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	7	View Report
Best Value Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Schools in Michigan	4	7	View Report
Best Value Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	4	4	View Report
Best Value Fisheries Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	4	4	View Report
Best Value Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Associate Degree Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best Value Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Schools in Michigan	4	4	View Report
Best Value Art Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	4	7	View Report
Best Value Neurosciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Neurosciences Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Entrepreneurship Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Media Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	6	View Report
Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	6	View Report
Best Value Special Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	8	View Report
Best Value Music Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	10	View Report
Best Value Spanish Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	11	View Report
Best Value Spanish Education Schools in Michigan	5	11	View Report
Best Value Athletic Training Schools in Michigan	5	8	View Report
Best Value Communication Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	9	View Report
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools in Michigan	5	9	View Report
Best Value Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Value Fisheries Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region	5	5	View Report
Best Value Environmental Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	9	View Report
Best Value Environmental Studies Schools in Michigan	5	9	View Report
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Anthropology Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Anthropology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Anthropology Schools in Michigan	5	7	View Report
Best Value Art Studies Schools in Michigan	5	8	View Report
Best Value Organizational Leadership Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	16	View Report
Best Value Entrepreneurial Studies Schools in Michigan	6	8	View Report
Best Value Media Arts Schools in Michigan	6	8	View Report
Best Value Radio, Television & Digital Communication Schools in Michigan	6	8	View Report
Best Value Chemistry Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	10	View Report
Best Value Chemistry Education Schools in Michigan	6	10	View Report
Best Value History Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	13	View Report
Best Value History Education Schools in Michigan	6	13	View Report
Best Value Music Education Schools in Michigan	6	11	View Report
Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region	6	7	View Report
Best Value Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Schools in the Great Lakes Region	6	8	View Report
Best Value Fishing & Fisheries Sciences & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools	6	9	View Report
Best Value Fisheries Sciences Bachelor's Degree Schools	6	9	View Report
Best Value Environmental Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	8	View Report
Best Value Physical Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	12	View Report
Best Value Criminal Justice Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	9	View Report
Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	9	View Report
Best Value Sociology Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	6	9	View Report
Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	7	9	View Report
Best Value Neurobiology & Neurosciences Schools in Michigan	7	9	View Report
Best Value Organizational Leadership Schools in Michigan	7	17	View Report
Best Value Art Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	7	13	View Report
Best Value Art Education Schools in Michigan	7	13	View Report
Best Value Mathematics Education Schools in Michigan	7	15	View Report
Best Value Science Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan	7	14	View Report
Best Value Science Education Schools in Michigan	7	14	View Report
Best Value Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions Bachelor's Degree Schools	7	14	View Report
Best Value Physical Education Schools in Michigan	7	13	View Report

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Notes and References

The rankings above are built on federal education data, 2026 edition.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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