Is Northampton County Area Community College worth it?
Northampton County Area Community College is a public, two-year institution in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (large suburb). It awarded 1,330 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, general studies and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,066
Median earnings 4 years after
$49,408
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,566
Average net price
$12,119
Completion rate
24%
Completions (2024)
1,330
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,667
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,236 | $78,854 | 106 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $23,879 | $40,129 | 94 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $31,430 | $48,886 | 58 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $54,892 | $72,836 | 46 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $50,692 | $67,259 | 40 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $28,503 | $54,661 | 37 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $49,105 | $58,587 | 36 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $28,122 | $41,577 | 33 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $26,956 | $41,092 | 30 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $33,081 | $59,977 | 25 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $33,977 | $50,143 | 24 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $19,022 | $41,282 | 23 |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science | Associate | $39,949 | $68,311 | 20 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | $30,471 | $36,736 | 18 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Associate | $37,199 | $39,251 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 95 |
| General Studies | Associate | 85 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 72 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 69 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 50 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 47 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Associate | 42 |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 39 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 38 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 37 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northampton County Area Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Pennsylvania. Counts under 10 are not published.
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