Northern Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The programs within the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies with accreditation are:
- Athletic Training Education accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
- Education accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
- Clinical Sciences, Cytogenetics, Diagnostic Molecular Scientist and Clinical Laboratory Technology programs accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Nursing accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and by the Michigan Department of Licensing (Board of Nursing)
- Physical Education accredited by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- Practical Nursing accredited by the Michigan Department of Licensing (Board of Nursing)
- Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Surgical Technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Professionals (CAAHEP)
- Aviation Maintenance Technology, Aviation Air Frame and Aviation Power plant programs accredited by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Certification
- Cosmetology licensed by the State of Michigan