Northern Michigan University has been ranked in the top 50 best colleges for education majors. NMU placed 43rd in the ranking by Study-dot-com.
Joe Lubig, associate dean of the NMU School of Education, Leadership and Public Service, says “the ranking looks at accessibility and affordability relative to the U.S. Department of Education and Michigan Department of Education outcomes we report through trusted systems.”
Study.com’s description praises NMU for giving students at least one “intense” semester of real-world teaching experience, either in Michigan or internationally. It also states that, through the Michigan Student Council for Exceptional Children and the Student Michigan Education Association, NMU helps connect students and teachers to foster a collaborative learning environment
NMU offers bachelor’s degrees in elementary and secondary education in several focus areas, as well as a master’s degree with a variety of concentrations.
