Northwood University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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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.
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235
open professional jobs
21
entry level
16%
ask for AI skills
38 jobs
4.8%
unemployment in Midland County
2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier
$77,538
median household income
Midland County
43%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.2% 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 (7 open), sales (6 open), operations (26 open), marketing (4 open), human resources (9 open), strategy (2 open).
Hiring most: General Motors (176), Universal Logistics Holdings (5), GPAC (4), Cintas (3), Savant Group (3), Aramark (2), Aston Carter (2), CONDUENT (2).
What they hire for: Engineering (127), Operations (26), Data & Analytics (15), Human Resources (9), Finance (7), Research (7). 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?
- 235 open professional jobs are listed in Midland County, 21 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. General Motors has the most openings.
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