North Central Michigan College, also referred to as NCMC, is located in Petoskey, Michigan, United States. It was founded in the year 1958. It is the state of Michigan’s 12th community college. The college also has off-campus sites in Charlevoix, Gaylord, and East Jordan. NCMC offers enrollment to more than 2,000 students annually.
Students are offered associate degrees and certificate programs in the fields of arts and communications, general studies, engineering/manufacturing and industrial technology, health sciences, human services, social sciences, and natural sciences.
North Central Michigan College supports a large number of student clubs and organizations. Among them are the societies of North Central Michigan College–Role Playing Guild, Phi Theta Kappa, IT Club, Art Club, and North Central Fitness Club. Students also publish a newspaper called “The Informer.”
Petoskey, MI is home to North Central Michigan College. Petoskey is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at North Central Michigan College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
North Central Michigan College has 2,770 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
North Central Michigan College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of North Central Michigan College is
to provide access to educational, economic and
cultural opportunities for student learning,
personal growth and community improvement."
More complete details are provided below.
North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
General Phone: (231) 348-6602
http://www.ncmich.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 129 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Administration | 34 | medical billing, medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Business and Management | 23 | accounting technology, business management, sales and marketing, marketing, entrepreneurship |
| Education and Teaching | 20 | early childhood education |
| Science | 11 | physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | corrections, criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police |
| Law | 4 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | network management, data processing tech, information technology |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management |
| Office and Administration | 3 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting, computer systems tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | phlebotomy |
| Design | 0 | graphic design |
| Production Trades | 0 | machinist |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | plant breeding |
| Media | 0 | advertising |
Number of programs and degrees for North Central Michigan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 230 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 27 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 10 |
In 2007-2008, North Central Michigan College had a total enrollment of 2,770 students (1,471 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
North Central Michigan College offers campus housing for 148 of its 1,471 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Petoskey, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,060 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,862 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
North Central Michigan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 229900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $72,773 | 16 | $69,551 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $71,667 | 17 | $68,575 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Central Michigan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
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