All Northern Michigan University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 15
- Science & Math · 13
- Business & Finance · 10
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Arts & Design · 5
- Engineering · 5
- Education · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $26,266 | $50,300 | $24,250 |
| Biology | $26,818 | $43,698 | $25,166 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | $25,500 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | $31,386 | — | $26,875 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $26,768 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | $75,226 | $91,682 | $23,656 |
| Marketing | $44,377 | $68,157 | $23,000 |
| Finance | $57,281 | $63,730 | $19,219 |
| Accounting | $55,879 | $62,901 | $24,651 |
| Economics | — | $52,179 | — |
| Entrepreneurship | — | $50,236 | — |
| Business Administration | $38,848 | $49,202 | $23,795 |
| Hospitality Management | $21,074 | $45,797 | $31,000 |
| Human Resources | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,846 | $77,670 | $28,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $54,336 | $67,522 | $28,873 |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | $57,165 | $25,500 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $22,113 | $47,613 | $24,625 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $35,196 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | $21,696 | $39,982 | $24,250 |
| History | $32,675 | $34,318 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | $23,250 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $23,786 | $36,228 | $27,000 |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | $88,881 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $54,815 | $82,326 | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $43,443 | $46,002 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $39,963 | $45,008 | $30,750 |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $90,337 | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $32,091 | $47,875 | $27,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $34,319 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Northern Michigan University students earn a median $47,107 ten years after starting college, more than 25% of Michigan colleges we cover. 52% graduate within six years.
Northern Michigan University majors questions
How many majors does Northern Michigan University offer?
Northern Michigan University offers 76 bachelor's majors across 11 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Northern Michigan University?
Construction Management graduates from Northern Michigan University earn a median $91,682 four years after graduating, the highest of the 29 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,656.
Which Northern Michigan University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, History graduates earn the least: a median $34,318 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Northern Michigan University overview