Median Earnings (1yr)
$35,196
23rd percentile
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northern Michigan University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northern Michigan University graduates earn $35k, placing them in the 23th percentile of all mental and social health services and allied professions bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (5 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northern Michigan University$35,196$40,182
Davenport University$41,225$27,0000.65
Central Michigan University$40,333$31,0000.77
National Median$40,004$27,0000.67

Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
$23,324$41,225$27,000
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant
$14,190$40,333$31,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northern Michigan University, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.