Northwestern Michigan College
About Northwestern Michigan College
Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution in Traverse City, Michigan with aviation-related degree programs.
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is a public community college in Traverse City, Michigan. Established in 1951, the college enrolls more than 4,000 students. The college offers associate degrees and professional certificates, bachelor's degrees through the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, and bachelor's and master's degrees granted by partner universities.
By the numbers
U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- 25%
- Graduation rate
- $38,167
- Median earnings
- 84%
- Retention rate
Tuition & cost
✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.
Aviation programs offered
Degrees awarded
Program areas
- Professional Pilot
Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.
Majors & fields of study
Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard
- Transportation & Aviation10%
- Health Professions10%
- Computer & IT4%
- Engineering Tech4%
- Culinary & Personal3%
- Business & Marketing3%
- Homeland Security & Law2%
- Precision Production2%
Official links
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