Northern Essex Community College

Northern Essex Community College is a public community college located in Haverhill, MA. It offers 84 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 5 programs). It is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,688 for Massachusetts residents and $11,472 for out-of-state students at Northern Essex Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($10,966) of public community colleges in Massachusetts.
It has 4,339 students that are higher than the average population (2,574 students) of community colleges in Massachusetts. In addition, 1,252 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Massachusetts community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $37,200.

Academic Overview

Northern Essex Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,688 for Massachusetts residents and $11,472 for other students on average. It offers 84 degree programs through 33 Certificate, 51 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 5 programs (2 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA
Phone978-556-3000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,688
Out-of-State$11,472
Student Population »4,339 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »18%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate54% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,377
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,688 for Massachusetts residents and $11,472 for out-of-state students at Northern Essex Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,966) over public community colleges in Massachusetts.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Northern Essex Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Massachusetts community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,688$11,472
Books & Supplies$1,400
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,027
Average Financial Aid$4,377
Cost of Attendance$23,115$28,899
After Financial Aid$18,738$24,522
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$37,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Northern Essex Community College$5,688$11,472
Public Community Colleges in Massachusetts$5,706$10,966
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Northern Essex Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 5 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs23NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3351NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming, Specific ApplicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Information Technology Project ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Elementary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Teacher Education, Multiple LevelsNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Biomedical Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Technology/Computer Systems TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)NOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 65 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health and Physical Education/FitnessNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social WorkNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Art/Art StudiesNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/AdministratorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/CounselingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 63 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 18 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive SecretaryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,339 students at Northern Essex Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,643 male students and 3,127 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,7701,3373,433
Male Students1,6436021,041
Female Students3,1277352,392

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Northern Essex Community College, there are 4,339 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,444 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,252 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,192 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,339
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,252
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,192
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,895

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