The most popular undergraduate major at Northern Michigan University is Nursing Administration followed by Criminal Justice/Safety Studies and Art/Art Studies. A list of all 113 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Northern Michigan University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 15 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 |
Personal and Culinary Services |
Graduates |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 14 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 38 |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 15 |
| Health Teacher Education | 2 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 3 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 26 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 6 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 9 |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 |
| French Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| History Teacher Education | 7 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 |
Engineering Technology |
Graduates |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 4 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 |
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | 16 |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | 2 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| French Language and Literature | 11 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 18 |
Work and Family Studies |
Graduates |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management | 1 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 7 |
| Child Development | 1 |
Legal Professions |
Graduates |
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 40 |
| Creative Writing | 25 |
Liberal Arts and Humanities |
Graduates |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 9 |
| General Studies | 18 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 18 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 1 |
| Microbiology | 6 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 16 |
| Physiology | 34 |
| Ecology | 7 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 8 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 28 |
| Environmental Science | 13 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Behavioral Sciences | 7 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 28 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 21 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 19 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 3 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 5 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 1 |
| Physics | 4 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 25 |
| Experimental Psychology | 18 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 95 |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | 7 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Public Administration | 4 |
| Social Work | 35 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
| Economics | 12 |
| Geography | 13 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 8 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
| Political Science and Government | 22 |
| Sociology | 18 |
Construction Trades |
Graduates |
| Lineworker | 36 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | 6 |
Mechanic and Repair Technologies |
Graduates |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 8 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 11 |
Precision Production Trades |
Graduates |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 4 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 13 |
| Art/Art Studies | 68 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Music | 1 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 17 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 12 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant | 7 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | 22 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 17 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 16 |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 2 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 18 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 7 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 11 |
| Nursing Administration | 102 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 37 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management | 41 |
| Accounting | 26 |
| Accounting and Finance | 4 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 4 |
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 11 |
| Small Business Administration/Management | 4 |
| Finance | 19 |
| Financial Planning and Services | 3 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 1 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 25 |
| Management Information Systems | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 26 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 30 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 10 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 33 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171456 IPEDS survey data for Northern Michigan University.