by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Northwestern Michigan College, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Northwestern Michigan College was awarded 2 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, NMC is ranked #2,172 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
NMC is also ranked #52 on the Best Colleges in Michigan list.
With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, Northwestern Michigan College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Northwestern Michigan College is 36%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
Northwestern Michigan College has a freshmen retention rate of 81%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor’s degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at NMC is 25%. That’s lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Northwestern Michigan College.
During the most recent academic year, there were 2,668 undergraduates at NMC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Northwestern Michigan College.
The typical net cost at NMC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for NMC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,569 | $3,620 | $6,964 | $9,422 | $11,821 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NMC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At NMC, approximately 21% of students took out student loans averaging $6,114 a year. That adds up to $24,456 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.9%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Northwestern Michigan College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Northwestern Michigan College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $38,167 in their early years. This is about 22% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Northwestern Michigan College make the most money.
Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution found in Traverse City, Michigan. Traverse City is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Northwestern Michigan College.
Get in touch with Northwestern Michigan College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1701 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686 |
| Phone: | 2319951000 |
| Website: | www.nmc.edu/ |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 17 majors graduated from Northwestern Michigan College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 562 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 222 | $23,298 |
| Nursing | 62 | $50,996 |
| Marine Transportation | 41 | $90,576 |
| Air Transportation | 38 | NA |
| Dental Support Services | 21 | $28,460 |
| Culinary Arts | 18 | $26,743 |
| Business Administration & Management | 18 | $29,735 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 15 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 14 | NA |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
1,929 students took at least one online class at Northwestern Michigan College.
Learn more about online learning at Northwestern Michigan College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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