Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,054
79th percentile (60th in MI)
Est. Median Debt
$15,414
Est. from national median (99 programs)
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwestern Michigan College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwestern Michigan College graduates earn $61k, placing them in the 79th percentile of all criminal justice and corrections certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Criminal Justice and Corrections certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Northwestern Michigan College$61,054$15,414*
Washtenaw Community College$67,732$56,939$28,059*0.41
Grand Rapids Community College$59,278$69,120$11,600*0.20
National Median$48,388$13,355*0.28
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Criminal Justice and Corrections Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
$2,736$67,732$28,059
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids
$4,059$59,278$11,600

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 Northwestern Michigan College, approximately 28% 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.