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North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, Michigan · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI 49770 · Phone: (231) 348-6600 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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North Central Michigan College is a public trade school in Petoskey, MI offering EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding, and CNC & machining programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
North Central Michigan College has a 29.4% completion rate, below the state average of 56.9%, with median graduate debt of $14,000 and median earnings of $36,594 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid can be used here, and about 29.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $35,360 | $39,870 | $45,130 |
| Medical records specialists | $37,180 | $48,120 | $61,470 |
| Machinists | $38,370 | $52,360 | $62,300 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,090 | $49,990 | $59,190 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,850 | $39,860 | $45,760 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Michigan (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | $31,851 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | not reported | $31,851 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
North Central Michigan College is a public, federally aid-eligible trade and career training campus located in Petoskey, Michigan, a remote town setting. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with its nursing-related offerings accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Among its 9 trade program families, the most common are EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding programs, and CNC & machining programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 29.4%, which is below the state average of 56.9% for similar programs. Graduates who took on debt carried a median of $14,000, and median earnings ten years after entry were $36,594. About 29.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students interested in short, credential-focused programs such as EMT training or medical billing, as well as those pursuing longer technical tracks like CNC machining. Whether it fits adult career-changers depends on program length and format, which are not detailed in this dataset — prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify current accreditation status and detailed outcome data, check the Higher Learning Commission's public records and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard for this institution.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
North Central Michigan College offers 9 trade program families, most notably EMT & paramedic training, medical billing & coding programs, and CNC & machining programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, with nursing programs specifically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 29.4%, which is below the Michigan state average of 56.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $14,000, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $36,594, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often means lower tuition and eligibility for state funding compared to private for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported in the available data; contact the school at (231) 348-6600 or visit ncmich.edu for specifics.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission and review detailed outcome data on the College Scorecard at the provided link.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules, so fit for adult career-changers cannot be confirmed from this dataset; contact the school to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach North Central Michigan College at (231) 348-6600 or through its website, https://www.ncmich.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparisons with other regional schools; check the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across nearby institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.