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Transportation & Materials Moving at Northwestern Michigan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Transportation & Materials Moving, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern Michigan College is in Traverse City, MI.
Studying Online at Northwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Michigan College. Among 3,253 students, 792 (24%) studied exclusively online and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Transportation & Materials Moving Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
Rankings can help you compare Northwestern Michigan College’s Transportation & Materials Moving program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 304 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 303 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #2 of 6 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 48 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #29 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #52 of 304 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #131 of 303 |
Earnings for Transportation & Materials Moving Graduates from Northwestern Michigan College
Graduates of Northwestern Michigan College’s Transportation & Materials Moving program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $90,576 |
| 2 years | $105,306 |
| 3 years | $112,111 |
| 4 years | $123,697 |
| 5 years | $133,180 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Transportation & Materials Moving graduates from Northwestern Michigan College report median earnings of $123,697, compared with $44,669 for all Northwestern Michigan College graduates — about 177% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Transportation & Materials Moving graduates from Northwestern Michigan College stands at $20,672.
Highest-Paying Careers for Transportation & Materials Moving Graduates
Students who finish Transportation & Materials Moving program at Northwestern Michigan College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Transportation & Materials Moving majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Extraction Workers, All Other | $76,527 |
| Motorboat Operators | $67,056 |
| Ship Engineers | $67,019 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | $66,225 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $61,311 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $58,648 |
| Rail Transportation Workers, All Other | $58,561 |
| Dredge Operators | $55,307 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $54,884 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $54,087 |
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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