MI | PUBLIC
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Northwestern Michigan College looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $673,173 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 4.9 years.
4-year net cost
$24,924
Estimated debt
$12,960
Early salary signal
$106,663
Graduation rate
25%
Why this score?
Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($24,924), estimated debt ($12,960), early-career salary ($106,663), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$673,173
Salary Outlook
$106,663
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
1.2 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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83
Strong Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$537,750
Salary Outlook
$85,401
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
1.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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70
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$336,710
Salary Outlook
$53,837
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
2.4 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
CERTIFICATE
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70
Fair Value
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$330,292
Salary Outlook
$52,829
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
2.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$304,408
Salary Outlook
$48,766
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
2.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
CERTIFICATE
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$300,702
Salary Outlook
$48,184
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
2.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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68
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$296,872
Salary Outlook
$47,582
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
2.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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62
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$232,303
Salary Outlook
$37,445
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
3.5 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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61
Caution Zone
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$215,168
Salary Outlook
$34,754
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
3.7 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
ASSOCIATE
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59
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$193,264
Salary Outlook
$31,315
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
4.1 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
CERTIFICATE
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56
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$163,913
Salary Outlook
$26,707
Estimated Debt
$12,960
Payback
4.9 years
Strengths
Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.
Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.
Risks
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,710,036
Risk-adjusted ROI
$673,173
Value at risk
$2,036,863
Payback
1.2 years
ASSOCIATE
83
Strong Value
On-time ROI
$2,164,856
Risk-adjusted ROI
$537,750
Value at risk
$1,627,106
Payback
1.5 years
ASSOCIATE
70
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,355,516
Risk-adjusted ROI
$336,710
Value at risk
$1,018,806
Payback
2.4 years
CERTIFICATE
70
Fair Value
On-time ROI
$1,329,676
Risk-adjusted ROI
$330,292
Value at risk
$999,384
Payback
2.5 years
ASSOCIATE
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,225,476
Risk-adjusted ROI
$304,408
Value at risk
$921,068
Payback
2.7 years
CERTIFICATE
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,210,556
Risk-adjusted ROI
$300,702
Value at risk
$909,854
Payback
2.7 years
ASSOCIATE
68
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$1,195,136
Risk-adjusted ROI
$296,872
Value at risk
$898,264
Payback
2.7 years
ASSOCIATE
62
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$935,196
Risk-adjusted ROI
$232,303
Value at risk
$702,893
Payback
3.5 years
ASSOCIATE
61
Caution Zone
On-time ROI
$866,216
Risk-adjusted ROI
$215,168
Value at risk
$651,048
Payback
3.7 years
ASSOCIATE
59
High Risk
On-time ROI
$778,036
Risk-adjusted ROI
$193,264
Value at risk
$584,772
Payback
4.1 years
CERTIFICATE
56
High Risk
On-time ROI
$659,876
Risk-adjusted ROI
$163,913
Value at risk
$495,963
Payback
4.9 years
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