Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI
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4.10715
Based on 28 Reviews
Marquette, MI, 1401 Presque Isle Avenue
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Career Preparation A-
Students and Culture A-
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups A
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Northern Michigan University is a medium sized, public, four-year university enrolling 8,303 students and offering 159 degrees in Marquette, MI.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Northern Michigan University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Education and Liberal Arts
428 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art Studies
5
91
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
1
Art Teacher Education
1
Biology Teacher Education
5
Chemistry Teacher Education
0
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
0
Creative Writing
26
7
Curriculum and Instruction
3
Education
0
Education/teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
4
Education/teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
6
Education/teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
12
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
13
1
Elementary Education and Teaching
32
1
English Language and Literature
20
15
English/language Arts Teacher Education
8
0
French Language and Literature
1
French Language Teacher Education
1
General Studies
37
Health Teacher Education
1
History Teacher Education
2
Liberal Arts
0
7
1
0
Mathematics Teacher Education
11
4
Music Teacher Education
2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
17
Physics Teacher Education
0
Reading Teacher Education
14
0
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
0
1
Secondary Education and Teaching
0
Social Studies Teacher Education
8
Spanish Language and Literature
14
Spanish Language Teacher Education
1
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
18
Speech-Language Pathology/pathologist
20
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
17
Teaching English As a Second or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
0
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Healthcare
290 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Athletic Training/trainer
19
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
13
Clinical/medical Laboratory Assistant
6
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
24
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
20
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
0
0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
18
13
Licensed Practical Nurse
36
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
12
Nursing Administration
85
0
0
Pre-Medicine/pre-Medical Studies
0
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
19
Respiratory Therapy Technician/assistant
11
Surgical Technology/technologist
14
0
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Human and Social Sciences
239 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Behavioral Sciences
11
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
18
Experimental Psychology
14
German Studies
4
History
28
Human Development and Family Studies
4
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
8
International Relations and Affairs
4
Philosophy
10
Political Science
17
Psychology
25
11
Psychology
16
Public Administration
2
10
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
0
Social Work
44
Sociology
13
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
174 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
27
Accounting and Finance
7
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
1
1
Business Administration and Management
39
8
Commerce
9
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
4
Economics
21
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
8
Finance and Financial Management Services
14
Marketing/marketing Management
34
Small Business Administration/management
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Mathematics and Science
165 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Biochemistry
8
Biology
53
6
Chemistry
5
Geography
1
Geology/earth Science
8
Mathematics
8
Microbiology
7
Physics
2
Physiology
52
Zoology
15
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Legal and Law
130 recent grads, 4 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Law Enforcement Administration
1
0
Criminal Justice
24
74
10
Forensic Chemistry
8
Legal Assistant/paralegal
1
Pre-Law Studies
5
Security and Loss Prevention Services
5
Wildland/forest Firefighting and Investigation
2
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Engineering
122 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Building/property Maintenance
3
Cad/cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/technician
6
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
3
7
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
12
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician
12
4
Environmental Science
9
Environmental Studies
42
Geographic Information Science and Cartography
4
2
Industrial Technology/technician
7
Mechanical Engineering/mechanical Technology/technician
8
Natural Resources/conservation
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Trades and Careers
121 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician
6
3
Automotive Technology
3
0
Cosmetology, Barber, and Nail Instructor
0
Cosmetology
18
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
5
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician
8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
13
3
Lineworker
34
Welding
28
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Hospitality
62 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Foodservice Systems Administration/management
11
Hospitality Management
30
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
21
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Communication and Media
41 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Digital Communication and Media/multimedia
6
Public Relations/image Management
35
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
11
Computer Technology
31 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
15
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
3
Management Information Systems
13
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
12
Art and Design
28 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Cinematography and Film/video Production
18
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts
7
Music
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
13
Agriculture
22 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ecology
12
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Northern Michigan University.

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminal Justice
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Public Administration
Reading Teacher Education
Security and Loss Prevention Services
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelor of science in nursing, Class of 2000

Clinicals, learning labs, student associations, mentoring opportunities, volunteer opportunities

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Alumni
Education , Class of 1981

don't know...it's been awhile

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Alumni
Secondary Education, Class of 2005

Numerous, to include job fairs, ability to attend local schools for shadowing, attending professional development days

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A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Business management, Class of 2009

Fun environment...down to earth.

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Alumni
Accounting, Class of 1980

way too long ago to matter

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A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Bachelor of science in nursing, Class of 2000

Modern, a lot of technology

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Alumni
Accounting, Class of 1980

pretty new for the most part, although I haven't been there in many years.

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Alumni
Secondary Education, Class of 2005

computer labs, IT work desk for students, dorms, classrooms, multiple dining facilities, Student Union, numerous physical fitness centers

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A Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 7 Reviews
Alumni
Secondary Education, Class of 2005

Sporting events: Football, hockey, and woman's volleyball

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