Liberal Arts General Studies at Northwestern Michigan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern Michigan College is located in Traverse City, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 222 liberal arts general studies degrees were granted at Northwestern Michigan College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Michigan College. Of 3,253 students, 792 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern Michigan College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #16 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #28 of 45 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #48 of 215 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #162 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #329 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1149 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College
Students who complete Northwestern Michigan College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,298 |
| 2 years | $19,358 |
| 4 years | $28,544 |
| 5 years | $34,098 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northwestern Michigan College take home a median $28,544, compared with $44,669 for all Northwestern Michigan College graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from Northwestern Michigan College stands at $11,422.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northwestern Michigan College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at Northwestern Michigan College are 63% women (139) and 37% men (83).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at Northwestern Michigan College
Among the 222 associate’s liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at Northwestern Michigan College, 63% were women (139) and 37% were men (83).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 184 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at Northwestern Michigan College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northwestern Michigan College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 201 |
| General Studies | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at Northwestern Michigan College go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.