Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Associate's degree · Northwestern Michigan College · Traverse City, MI
How this program compares
Graduates of the associate's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northwestern Michigan College earn a median of $28,706 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $44,125 four years after graduating (middle half: $28,893–$61,611). Median debt is $9,500, about 33% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Community College Auburn Hills | $37,347 | $9,224 |
| Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids | $33,777 | $9,000 |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste Marie | $33,753 | $16,523 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo | $33,055 | $9,000 |
| Kellogg Community College Battle Creek | $32,616 | $13,250 |
| Wayne County Community College District Detroit | $30,703 | $11,157 |
| Monroe County Community College Monroe | $30,539 | $11,041 |
| St Clair County Community College Port Huron | $30,002 | $7,133 |
| Mott Community College Flint | $29,958 | $12,752 |
| Macomb Community College Warren | $29,791 | $6,000 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District Livonia | $29,158 | $10,062 |
| Delta College University Center | $28,721 | $8,750 |
| Montcalm Community College Sidney | $28,150 | $11,177 |
| Glen Oaks Community College Centreville | $27,987 | — |
| Lansing Community College Lansing | $27,926 | $10,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Northwestern Michigan College make?
The median salary is $28,706 one year after graduation and $34,098 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.