Economics at Northern Michigan University
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Northern Michigan University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Michigan University sits in Marquette, MI.
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Studying Online at Northern Michigan University
Many students take online classes at Northern Michigan University. Among 7,409 students, 967 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,633 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Northern Michigan University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Michigan University’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #30 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #57 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #267 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #465 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Northern Michigan University
Those who finish Northern Michigan University’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $34,420 |
| 3 years | $40,771 |
| 4 years | $47,918 |
| 5 years | $59,578 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Northern Michigan University earn a median of $47,918, compared with $45,526 for all Northern Michigan University graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Northern Michigan University
The Economics program at Northern Michigan University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 17 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Northern Michigan University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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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