Graduate Education at Northern Michigan University

Continue your story at NMU

With 28 online and campus-based programs to choose from, Northern's graduate education can help you get to the next level in your professional career.

Graduate Education at Northern Michigan University

New graduate student resources

Congratulations on your graduate student admission to Northern Michigan University. We’ve designed this page to help you with the next steps to enrollment at NMU. 

Next steps for admitted students

Next steps for admitted students

Congratulations! Welcome to NMU. We've got your step-by-step checklist right here.

Nursing

One of the best online colleges in Michigan

Whether you're looking to start, continue or finish your degree online, we pair academic rigor and convenience to deliver an educational experience that can meet your goals.

Honor Roll

National Transfer Honor Roll

Northern Michigan University is among 171 colleges and universities nationwide and one of only three public institutions in Michigan named to the 2022 Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society's Transfer Honor Roll for “creating dynamic pathways” to support transfer students.

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Undergraduate

Choose from one of our 170+ educational programs and let your adventure begin at NMU.

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Graduate

With 30+ online and campus-based programs to choose from, Northern's graduate education can help you get to the next level in your professional career. You have accomplished so much already, but now it's time to really immerse yourself in your academic passion. 
 

Online education at NMU

Online

Your education is ready when and where you want it. In addition to flexible learning options, online learners will receive in-state tuition rates regardless of where they reside. 

Jordan Butler, nursing major from Orlando, Florida

"When visiting during my college search, NMU felt like home which is ironic since I live so far away. Coming to NMU has been one of the best decisions of my life."

Jordan Butler

Nursing major from Orlando, Florida

96%

Of recent grads employed or continuing education

#15

Top public school in the Midwest

25+

Graduate degree programs

20:1

Student to faculty ratio

83

Miles of Lake Superior shoreline

170+

Academic degree programs

16

Average student lab size

55

Countries to study abroad

41

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