Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution in Haverhill, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 3,685 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $42,862 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 20.0%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.76x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,046 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Mental Health Services, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,862
Graduation Rate
20.0%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$6,046
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.54x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.76x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,685
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,732
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,516
Pell Grant Rate
46.7%
Federal Loan Rate
9.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,256
Income $30K–$48K
$4,728
Income $48K–$75K
$6,211
Income $110K+
$12,476
Student Demographics
Women
61.6%
White
35.2%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
49.4%
Asian
2.1%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.3%
Accreditations
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (39)
Associate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $46,563 | 89 |
| Business | $57,171 | 63 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $52,309 | 25 |
| Mental Health Services | $44,872 | 25 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $63,596 | 24 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $75,972 | 24 |
| Business Administration & Management | $54,167 | 24 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | $69,844 | 23 |
| Registered Nursing | $86,929 | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 14 |
| Teacher Education | $44,547 | 13 |
| Accounting | $58,193 | 13 |
| Fine Arts | $44,615 | 12 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services | $45,824 | 7 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 6 |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $43,380 | 28 |
| Mental Health Services | $44,043 | 28 |
| Practical Nursing | $58,998 | 23 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $42,625 | 14 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 13 |
| American Sign Language | Not reported | 12 |
| Alternative & Complementary Medicine | $60,753 | 11 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | $45,284 | 5 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Technology Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Massachusetts
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