Public Institution
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.
Programs
1
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$87,281
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
71/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$5,350
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $12,762/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Northwestern Michigan College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 28% of students receive Pell Grants; 24% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $4,569 | $18,276 |
| $30K – $48K | $3,620 | $14,480 |
| $48K – $75K | $6,964 | $27,856 |
| $75K – $110K | $9,422 | $37,688 |
| $110K+ | $11,821 | $47,284 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $5,350 | $21,400 |
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 Northwestern Michigan College
1 degree program 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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$87,281/yr | Low | 61.2x |