Northern Essex Community College
Northern Essex Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Haverhill, MA. Northern Essex Community College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northern Essex Community College is $6,732 for Massachusetts residents and $12,516 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 9.10% from last year at NECC.
- Total 4,721 students have enrolled in NECC and, of that, 999 students enrolled online exclusively.
- NECC offers 85 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of NECC is 21% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northern Essex Community College is $6,732 for Massachusetts residents and $12,516 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 9.10% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,544 | $11,328 |
| 2022 | $5,544 | $11,328 |
| 2023 | $5,688 | $11,472 |
| 2024 | $5,688 | $11,472 |
| 2025 | $6,732 | $12,516 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northern Essex Community College offers 84 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 5 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northern Essex Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 51 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 84 | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 23 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 12 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician | 10 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 65 |
| Business/Commerce | 63 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 25 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 24 |
| General Studies | 24 |
Student Population
Total 4,721 students have enrolled to Northern Essex Community College. By gender, there are 1,732 male and 2,989 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.58 to 1.
Northern Essex Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 999 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Asian | 103 | 43 | 60 |
| Black or African American | 268 | 114 | 154 |
| Hispanic | 2,309 | 726 | 1,583 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| White | 1,680 | 705 | 975 |
| Two or More Races | 108 | 33 | 75 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 137 | 55 | 82 |
| Total | 4,721 | 1,732 | 2,989 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northern Essex Community College is 21% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $4,691 and 64% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,691 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 78 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 370 |