Northwestern Michigan College— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$38,167
in 2021+24% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 24% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 27% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 12 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 13% | $3,146 |
| 1999 | — | — | — | $2,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | 11% | $2,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15% | $2,625 |
| 2002 | — | — | 20% | $2,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 14% | $2,625 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16% | $2,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 14% | $2,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17% | $2,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 14% | $3,133 |
| 2008 | $30,900 | — | 17% | $3,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16% | $4,000 |
| 2010 | $29,200 | $8,507 | 14% | $5,500 |
| 2011 | — | $7,666 | 14% | $5,500 |
| 2012 | $28,200 | $7,192 | 17% | $5,500 |
| 2013 | $28,400 | $9,060 | 17% | $5,500 |
| 2014 | $29,100 | $8,333 | 15% | $6,726 |
| 2015 | $30,000 | $8,295 | 19% | $7,000 |
| 2016 | — | $9,166 | 18% | $7,250 |
| 2017 | — | $9,186 | 15% | $7,877 |
| 2018 | — | $9,773 | 20% | $8,446 |
| 2019 | — | $9,109 | 23% | $8,251 |
| 2020 | — | $9,563 | 24% | $8,000 |
| 2021 | $38,167 | $6,874 | 23% | $8,191 |
| 2022 | — | $5,839 | 23% | — |
| 2023 | — | $4,520 | 24% | — |
| 2024 | — | $5,243 | 25% | — |
| 2025 | — | $6,231 | 25% | — |