Precision Production at Northern Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Precision Production, consider the program at Northern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Michigan University is in Marquette, MI.
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Studying Online at Northern Michigan University
Distance learning is available at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) studied exclusively online and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Precision Production Rankings at Northern Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Michigan University’s Precision Production program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #17 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #57 of 640 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #83 of 102 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 642 |
Earnings for Precision Production Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Students who complete Northern Michigan University’s Precision Production program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,419 |
| 2 years | $39,009 |
| 3 years | $40,776 |
| 4 years | $46,539 |
| 5 years | $51,486 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Precision Production graduates from Northern Michigan University take home a median $46,539, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Best-Paid Careers for Precision Production Graduates
Graduates of the Precision Production program at Northern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Precision Production graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Boilermakers | $84,334 |
| Patternmakers, Wood | $69,107 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremakers | $69,095 |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other | $67,669 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $67,252 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $67,016 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $62,339 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | $60,584 |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $60,230 |
| Machinists | $58,269 |
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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