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Marine Science Officer at Northwestern Michigan College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Science Officer, take a look at what Northwestern Michigan College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwestern Michigan College is in Traverse City, MI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 41 marine science officer graduations were recorded at Northwestern Michigan College.
Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern Michigan College
Online coursework is an option at Northwestern Michigan College. Of 3,253 students, 792 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,137 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Marine Science Officer Rankings at Northwestern Michigan College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern Michigan College’s Marine Science Officer program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 9 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Marine Science Officer graduates at Northwestern Michigan College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Science Officer graduates at Northwestern Michigan College are 2% women (1) and 98% men (40).
Marine Science Officer Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern Michigan College
Of the 41 bachelor’s marine science officer degrees awarded at Northwestern Michigan College, 2% were women (1) and 98% were men (40).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Science Officer bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Marine Science Officer bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern Michigan College, lower than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Science Officer Graduates
Those who complete Marine Science Officer program at Northwestern Michigan College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Marine Science Officer graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Motorboat Operators | $67,056 |
| Ship Engineers | $67,019 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $27,869 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.