NMC's marine technology program is based at the Great Lakes Campus and harbor and has access to research vessels, remotely operated vehicles, multiple SONAR platforms, marine instrumentation and marine data processing software

Marine Technology Program Information

The Marine Technology major at Northwestern Michigan College prepares students to meet the needs of the global marine industry.

Graduates will be highly competitive for global employment opportunities in extremely diverse and fast-growing industries
Program designed to bridge academics with industry in the marine space
Four-year program builds on NMC’s Marine Technology associate degree
Technical training based in NMC’s Great Lakes Campus harbor and aboard research vessels
Hands-on access to remotely operated vehicles, multiple SONAR platforms, marine instrumentation and marine data processing software
Coursework and training competencies focused on employer needs and requirements
Highly trained instructors with experience in the industry

Globally, there is a strong need for highly trained people across multiple sectors in marine technology. Building on water-related expertise already established at NMC, this interdisciplinary degree emphasizes the core and marine related technical competencies along with the project management skills required for work in the highly complex marine industry. Graduates of this program can expect to find opportunities in the U.S. and abroad in areas of marine mapping and hydrographic surveying, marine data processing and management, marine platforms and instrumentation and marine project management.

Representing the third bachelor's degree opportunity now available at NMC, Marine Technology builds on an already robust set of offerings supporting multiple sectors of the marine industry.

major areas of emphasis

Marine vehicles and instrumentation
Marine data processing and management
Marine acoustics and sonar platforms
Project planning and management

Explore Careers

Marine mapping and hydrography
Marine construction
Marine exploration
Marine science and research
Environmental monitoring

Professional Development Opportunities

Questions?

Contact Great Lakes Water Studies Institute Director John Lutchko at (231) 995-1310 or Coordinator Matt Hirsch at (231) 995-1722.

Tuition and Fees

General Academic Programs
Residency Status	Tuition Rate
In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition	$126.00 per contact hour
In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition	$269.00 per contact hour
Out-of-state Tuition	$350.00 per contact hour
International Tuition	$394.00 per contact hour
General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities.	$34.00 per contact hour

Cost of Attendance

General Academic Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost
Costs	In-District	In-State	Out-of-State	International
Tuition and Fees	$ 5,860	$10,722	$13,476	$14,972
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment	$300	$300	$300	$300
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600	$10,600
Transportation	$1,000	$2,000	$3,000	$3,000
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$500	$500	$500	$500
Federal Student Loan Fees	$120	$120	$120	$120
	$18,380	$24,242	$27,996	$29,492

Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.

Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.