Northwestern Michigan College
Northwestern Michigan College's main campus is located in Traverse City, with branch campuses on Grand Traverse Bay and near Cherry Capital Airport. The waterfront campus hosts the Great Lakes Culinary Institute and Maritime Academy. Students can also take advantage of unique facilities like the Rogers Observatory and the Dennos Museum Center, a Smithsonian affiliate.
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 28% of students receive Pell Grants and 24% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $4,569 | $18,276 | 47.8x |
| $30K – $48K | $3,620 | $14,480 | 60.3x |
| $48K – $75K | $6,964 | $27,856 | 31.3x |
| $75K – $110K | $9,422 | $37,688 | 23.2x |
| $110K+ | $11,821 | $47,284 | 18.5x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $5,350 | $21,400 | 40.8x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Northwestern Michigan College
1 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation Compare across schools |
71 | $87,281/yr | Low | 61.2x |