Construction Trades at Northern Michigan University
If you plan to study Construction Trades, take a look at what Northern Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northern Michigan University is in Marquette, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Construction Trades Rankings at Northern Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Michigan University’s Construction Trades program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 492 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #8 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #42 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #363 of 492 |
Earnings for Construction Trades Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Those who finish Northern Michigan University’s Construction Trades program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,384 |
| 2 years | $47,846 |
| 3 years | $59,593 |
| 4 years | $73,916 |
| 5 years | $92,113 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Construction Trades graduates from Northern Michigan University report median earnings of $73,916, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 62% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Construction Trades graduates from Northern Michigan University is $5,500.
Top-Paying Careers for Construction Trades Graduates
Students who finish Construction Trades program at Northern Michigan University pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Construction Trades graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $89,975 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians | $83,502 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $78,994 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $77,350 |
| Carpet Installers | $72,945 |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | $70,937 |
| Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas | $69,933 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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