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Bay de Noc Community College

Escanaba, Michigan · public · mainly awards associate degrees · 1,223 students · WeldingMachining & CNCDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$11,949
cheaper than 29% of comparable schools
Completion rate
36.5%
Median debt at completion
$12,618
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$35,090
earns ~$2,936.6 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Bay de Noc Community College is a public institution in Escanaba, MI, that mainly awards associate degrees. It serves around 1,223 students with an average annual net price of $11,949 after aid. The school offers certificates and degrees in fields like nursing, vehicle repair, and metal working.

What to know

About one-quarter of students receive Pell Grants, and the typical student leaves with $12,618 in median debt at completion. The school reports a completion rate of 36.5%, which is lower for public colleges due to transfer students. Typical earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $35,090, which contextualizes the student debt against lifetime income.

Net price is 110% above the Michigan median ($5,687) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 9% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificate$33,993
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificate$32,711
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Show all 33 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degree$54,630
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degree$37,208
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$31,907
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degree$26,121
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$16,478
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchassociate degreenot reported
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Software and Media Applicationsassociate degreenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsassociate degreenot reported
Engineering, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Environmental Control Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologyassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Human Services, Generalassociate degreenot reported
Social Workassociate degreenot reported
Fine and Studio Artsassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Accounting and Related Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs and credential levels are offered?
The school offers undergraduate certificates and associate degrees in Precision Metal Working, Practical Nursing, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Allied Health services, and Registered Nursing, plus 32 more programs.
How much do graduates of the Registered Nursing program earn?
Median earnings 2 years after completion for Registered Nursing graduates are reported at $54,630.
What is the completion rate for this school?
The reported completion rate is 36.5%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to four-year institutions.
Is Bay de Noc Community College a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Escanaba, MI.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly cost?
The median student debt at completion is $12,618, while the average annual net price is $11,949. These are different metrics; debt is a total balance, while net price is a yearly cost after aid.

Other options in Michigan

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Alpena Community CollegeAlpena$3,32050.4%$36,442
Mott Community CollegeFlint$5,68721.3%$32,538
Delta CollegeUniversity Center$4,54723.8%$37,781
Glen Oaks Community CollegeCentreville$8,91828.8%$37,540
Gogebic Community CollegeIronwood$5,39734.7%$40,950
Grand Rapids Community CollegeGrand Rapids$8,62123.8%$38,377
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 168883. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.