Northwestern Michigan College

What are the graduation rates for students at Northwestern Michigan College?

NMC's reported overall graduation rate is 25% in the 2024-25 institutional data. That figure measures completion for a defined reporting cohort and time period; it is not the percentage of everyone who has ever enrolled who eventually earns a credential.

Separate reported four-year and six-year graduation figures are 35% and 53%, respectively. They should not be treated as later checkpoints for the same group represented by the overall rate without checking their cohort definitions. Transfer-oriented students may leave after completing useful coursework without earning an NMC credential, while part-time attendance can extend a student's timeline. The reported student retention rate is 84%, a persistence measure rather than a graduation rate.

For a more useful comparison, applicants should ask how completion is measured for their intended credential and whether its courses are offered often enough to support their planned schedule.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Northwestern Michigan College?

The College Scorecard reports an earnings figure of $90,576 one year after completion for NMC's marine transportation field of study. This is a program-level measure, not an earnings forecast for every NMC student or every maritime graduate.

Scorecard earnings measures generally reflect students whose earnings can be observed in the underlying federal data, rather than all people who complete a program. The reported figure does not show each individual's pay, employment status, additional training or long-term career progression. Maritime work can also differ substantially by credential and assignment. Applicants comparing programs should weigh the figure alongside training requirements, licensing steps, employment conditions and the total cost of attendance.