by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how NMC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marine transport.
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The bachelor's program at NMC was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine transport list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Transportation Schools | 5 |
| Best Marine Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern Michigan College handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in marine transportation. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
Marine Transport majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NMC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $87,281 a year. This is higher than $84,187, which is the national median for all marine transport bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NMC, marine transport students borrow a median amount of $34,988 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marine transport bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $49,342.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NMC paid an average of $340 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $261 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,874 | $11,560 |
| Fees | $1,202 | $1,202 |
| Books and Supplies | $835 | $835 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,200 | $10,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,620 | $1,620 |
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Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from NMC in 2021-2022, 86% were men and 14% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Michigan College with a bachelor's in marine transport.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
NMC does not offer an online option for its marine transport bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NMC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine transport majors at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 20 |
