Education at Northern Michigan University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Education, you may want to check out the program at Northern Michigan University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Northern Michigan University. Of 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Northern Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Michigan University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #23 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #125 of 223 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #151 of 222 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #932 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1047 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Students who complete Northern Michigan University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,466 |
| 2 years | $37,669 |
| 3 years | $41,596 |
| 4 years | $45,438 |
| 5 years | $52,562 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Northern Michigan University report median earnings of $45,438, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Northern Michigan University stands at $28,875.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at Northern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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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