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1,974
students enrolled
812
degrees and certificates a year
63%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$27,232
average net price a year
Tuition $31,400
$54,058
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$63,075
median earnings, 10 years after entry
89% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 92% | 745 |
| Parks, recreation & fitness | 3% | 26 |
| Computer & information sciences | 3% | 21 |
| Communication & journalism | 1% | 10 |
| Health professions | 1% | 9 |
AI and data programs
Northwood University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Northwood University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Midland County, where the college is.
175
open professional jobs
10
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
15%
ask for AI skills
27 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Midland County
2026-09 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$77,538
median household income
Midland County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, communication & journalism, which lead to finance (8 open), sales (5 open), operations (20 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: General Motors (115), DuPont de Nemours (5), Cintas (3), Dana (2), DANA (2), DuPont (2), Penske Truck Leasing / Penske Logistics (2), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (78), Operations (20), Data & Analytics (10), Finance (8), Security (7), Design (6). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! Workforce Development Board.
- Michigan Works! Service Center - MidlandMidland · 833-531-1945 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Northwood University?
- Northwood University enrolls about 1,974 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Midland, Michigan. It awards about 812 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Northwood University?
- 63% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Northwood University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $54,058 six years after entry and $63,075 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Northwood University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Northwood University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Northwood University?
- 175 open professional jobs are listed in Midland County, 10 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. General Motors has the most openings.
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