Is North Shore Community College worth it?
North Shore Community College is a public, two-year institution in Danvers, Massachusetts (large suburb). It awarded 716 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing and health and medical administrative services.
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Federal context for North Shore Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,704
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,714
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,391
Average net price
$9,000
Completion rate
18%
Completions (2024)
716
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,393
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $33,353 | $53,596 | 106 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $33,638 | $47,778 | 59 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $44,926 | $56,623 | 58 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $62,934 | $86,344 | 50 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $72,803 | $84,861 | 47 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $34,978 | $42,652 | 41 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $55,336 | $67,812 | 33 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $32,379 | $56,407 | 31 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | $90,948 | $87,731 | 17 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Food Science and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | $47,080 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 91 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 90 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 61 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | Associate | 45 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 35 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | Associate | 33 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 20 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Associate | 19 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Associate | 16 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 41% | 3,045 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 716 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 9% | 639 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 456 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 396 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 367 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 358 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 5% | 347 |
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Sources: federal figures for North Shore Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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