Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI nmu.edu 6,425 students

Northern Michigan University is situated in Marquette, Michigan, offering a campus environment that blends academic pursuits with the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula. The university's location provides students with opportunities for outdoor recreation, complementing their studies. Known for programs such as the unique Olympic Training Site, NMU attracts students interested in athletics and related fields. The university has a close relationship with the local community.

Programs

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Earnings

$38,669

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

44/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$13,304

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $18,800/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Northern Michigan University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 51% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$9,098	$36,392
$30K – $48K	$11,494	$45,976
$48K – $75K	$15,948	$63,792
$75K – $110K	$20,616	$82,464
$110K+	$22,762	$91,048
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,304	$53,216

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Northern Michigan University

26 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	79	$68,846/yr	High	12.6x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	75	$57,281/yr	Very High	11.9x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	69	$55,879/yr	Very High	10.1x
Construction Management Compare across schools →	68	$75,226/yr	High	13.1x
Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians Compare across schools →	63	$54,815/yr	Moderate	13.5x
Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	59	$54,336/yr	Moderate	11.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	57	$43,443/yr	High	8.2x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	57	$38,848/yr	High	9.4x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	56	$38,518/yr	Moderate	9.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →	52	$44,377/yr	Very High	8.6x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	49	$39,963/yr	High	7.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	42	$34,319/yr	High	8.9x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	42	$32,795/yr	Very High	8.8x
Social Work Compare across schools →	40	$36,513/yr	Moderate	8.3x
Mental Health Services Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	40	$35,196/yr	Moderate	7.6x
History Compare across schools →	37	$32,675/yr	High	7.1x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	34	$26,818/yr	High	9.2x
Health & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	31	$22,113/yr	Moderate	8.0x
Hospitality Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	31	$21,074/yr	High	6.1x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	30	$28,246/yr	High	6.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	27	$32,091/yr	High	5.4x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	27	$23,786/yr	Moderate	6.7x
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management Compare across schools →	25	$31,386/yr	Low	4.9x
Parks & Recreation Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools →	24	$28,890/yr	Very High	4.4x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	22	$26,266/yr	High	6.8x
Rhetoric & Writing Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools →	17	$21,696/yr	Very High	5.3x