by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NMC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NMC as a strong choice for marine transportation, coming in at #6 out of 8 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Transportation Schools | 6 of 8 |
| Best Marine Transportation Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Marine Transportation Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 1 |
The following degree levels are offered in marine transportation at NMC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern Michigan College conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in marine transportation.
NMC is among the very best schools in the country for marine transportation at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Marine Transportation students who finish a bachelor’s at NMC report a median salary of $123,697 a year. This is higher than $44,669, the median for all majors at NMC.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NMC, marine transportation students borrow a median amount of $26,542 in student loans. This is higher than $17,694, the typical median for all majors at NMC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,488 | $11,900 |
| Fees | $1,576 | $1,576 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 98% of marine transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 2% went to women.
The majority of marine transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at NMC were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Michigan College with a bachelor’s in marine transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NMC awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in marine science/merchant marine officer in the latest year of data — 2% to women and 98% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
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