Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University is a public four-year institution located in Marquette, Michigan. The university enrolls 7,760 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

NMU offers a broad range of certificate and associate-level programs in trades, technology, and healthcare. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both certificate and associate levels, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Athletic Training/Trainer, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Lineworker, Building/Property Maintenance, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, and Industrial Technology/Technician.

Marquette is the largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, serving as a regional center for healthcare, education, and industry. Northern Michigan University provides career and technical programs that support workforce needs in this geographically distinct region of the state.