Think Advisor has ranked Northwood University as one of the top 15 business schools in the nation based on the salaries of their graduates. This recognition is a result of Northwood’s academic excellence and its ability to prepare graduates for success in the business world, according to Dr. Kristin Stehouwer, the vice president of academics and provost.

Northwood University in Midland tied for 9th place on the list with graduates earning $102,700 mid-career, as reported by PayScale. The university prides itself on enabling graduates to enter the workforce with a strong work ethic and a heightened sense of individual responsibility, said Susie Poli-Smith, the vice president of undergraduate enrollment and financial aid.

Northwood’s alumni have found success in various sectors, with over 30% reporting that they own all or some of their own businesses. Additionally, many undergraduates go on to attend the DeVos Graduate School to further invest in their education and distinguish themselves from others in today’s workforce.

PayScale considers a “business school” to be a college that grants more than half of its undergraduate degrees in business-related fields such as accounting, finance, and marketing. The median salaries shown are specific to graduates with business-related majors and do not represent the salaries of all graduates from the school who may have earned only bachelor’s degrees.