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Northwestern Michigan College was founded in 1951. This community college in Traverse City, Michigan, offers enrollment to more than 4,000 students every year. Apart from its main campus, NMC also holds classes in a branch campus in Cherry Capital Airport.
Northwestern Michigan College offers associates degrees in arts, science, applied science and nursing. Students can also opt for transfers to 4-year colleges. In addition, NMC is one of the few community colleges to offer an aviation program. The academic departments of this college are:
WNMC-FM is the community-supported radio station of Northwestern Michigan College. The campus is also home to several student organizations and clubs like Black Student Association, Engineering Club , Feminists United, International Student Club, Phi Theta Kappa, iDance, NMC Anime Club and SPECTRUM, among others.
Northwestern Michigan College can be found in Traverse City, MI (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Northwestern Michigan College.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
Northwestern Michigan College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 4,499 students were enrolled in Northwestern Michigan College.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Northwestern Michigan College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission: NMC provides lifelong learning opportunities to our communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwestern Michigan College
1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
General Phone: (231) 995-1000
http://www.nmc.edu/studentservices
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 274 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 82 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Transportation | 43 | merchant marine officer, commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, accounting technology, MIS, business and related services |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 31 | chef training |
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | dental assistant |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | CAD and design, manufacturing tech |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child development |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and administration |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 6 | landscaping, turf management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 4 | automobile mechanics |
| Office and Administration | 3 | executive secretary, data entry |
| Production Trades | 1 | machine shop assistant |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 1 | crop production |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwestern Michigan College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 503 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 27 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Northwestern Michigan College had a total enrollment of 4,499 students (3,114 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Northwestern Michigan College offers campus housing for 206 of its 3,114 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Traverse City, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,936 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,165 |
| Room and board | $ 8,553 |
| Room charge | $ 4,853 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,507 |
Financial Aid:
Northwestern Michigan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 230200)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 56 | $68,292 | 34 | $60,761 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $68,292 | 34 | $60,761 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Crop Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwestern Michigan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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