Median Earnings (1yr)
$34,029
95th percentile (80th in MI)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwestern Michigan College graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwestern Michigan College graduates earn $34k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all dental support services and allied professions certificate programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions certificate's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (26 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwestern Michigan College$34,029
Washtenaw Community College$37,428$34,055$9,5000.25
Ross College-Grand Rapids North$25,352$25,183$9,5000.37
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing$25,352$25,183$9,5000.37
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood$25,352$25,183$9,5000.37
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor$23,957$27,565$9,5000.40
National Median$25,255$9,5000.38

Other Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Programs in Michigan

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Michigan schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor
$2,736$37,428$9,500
Ross College-Grand Rapids North
Grand Rapids
$25,352$9,500
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing
Lansing
$25,352$9,500
Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood
Kentwood
$25,352$9,500
Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor
$23,957$9,500

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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.