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PETOSKEY, MICHIGAN, IS HOME TO NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE’S MAIN CAMPUS.
Petoskey is a picturesque resort community that overlooks Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay, located in the northernmost part of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Petoskey’s beauty and charm is apparent on North Central’s primary campus, located within walking distance of downtown. There is a wide variety of local seasonal festivals, art shows, and museums. There are also exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities, including the 26-mile Little Traverse Wheelway (ideal for walking, biking, and running), world-class boating and fishing, and the Midwest’s best downhill skiing.
Photo of Petoskey bike path
Link to Nubs Nob webcam
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ATTENDING NORTH CENTRAL IS A SMART INVESTMENT!
Outstanding ROI
It can be stressful paying for college, but for the return on investment, it is worth it! Attaining an associate degree in two years with financial aid yields a return of $10.70 for every $1.00 of tuition, and associate degree holders (including online associate degrees) in Northern Michigan had a 6.3% unemployment rate in 2013 compared to a 12.2 % rate for persons with only a high school degree.
$966
Total cost for attending North Central full-time for two years and completing an associate degree with Federal Pell Grant assistance. (including in-district tuition, books, fees & supplies)
30%
The average annual income for associate degree holders in Northern Michigan is 30% higher than that of persons who hold only a high school diploma.
$459,000
During the course of their working career, associate degree holders in Northern Michigan, on average, earn $459,000 more than persons who only have a high school diploma.
$42,931
The estimated cost savings of attending North Central in-district for the first two years and completing a bachelor’s degree program at the University of Michigan.