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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
26
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$38,669
Average graduate, 1 yr after
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 Compare across schools →
79
$68,846/yr High 12.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
75
$57,281/yr Very High 11.9x
Accounting 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 Compare across schools →
63
$54,815/yr Moderate 13.5x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
59
$54,336/yr Moderate 11.6x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
57
$43,443/yr High 8.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
57
$38,848/yr High 9.4x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
56
$38,518/yr Moderate 9.7x
Marketing Compare across schools →
52
$44,377/yr Very High 8.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
49
$39,963/yr High 7.0x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
42
$34,319/yr High 8.9x
Political Science 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 Compare across schools →
40
$35,196/yr Moderate 7.6x
History Compare across schools →
37
$32,675/yr High 7.1x
Biology Compare across schools →
34
$26,818/yr High 9.2x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
31
$22,113/yr Moderate 8.0x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
31
$21,074/yr High 6.1x
Psychology 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 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 Compare across schools →
24
$28,890/yr Very High 4.4x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →
22
$26,266/yr High 6.8x
Rhetoric & Writing Compare across schools →
17
$21,696/yr Very High 5.3x