Is Northern Essex Community College worth it?
Northern Essex Community College is a public, two-year institution in Haverhill, Massachusetts (large suburb). It awarded 596 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, business and registered nursing.
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Federal context for Northern Essex Community College
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,197
Median earnings 4 years after
$52,743
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,862
Average net price
$6,046
Completion rate
21%
Completions (2024)
596
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,685
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 | $31,549 | $46,563 | 74 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $67,610 | $75,972 | 40 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $46,439 | $54,167 | 39 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate certificate | $38,885 | $43,380 | 29 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Undergraduate certificate | $37,514 | $45,284 | 26 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $74,427 | $86,929 | 25 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $50,770 | $58,998 | 23 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $37,960 | $58,193 | 20 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems | Undergraduate certificate | $49,459 | $60,753 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $39,426 | $52,309 | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | $50,389 | $45,824 | 18 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $27,799 | $44,043 | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate | $28,635 | $44,547 | 16 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | 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 | 79 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | 77 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 35 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 34 |
| General Studies | Associate | 26 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | 21 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Associate | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 19 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 17 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 41% | 2,906 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 791 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 474 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 430 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 424 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 402 |
| Educational Services | 5% | 330 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 246 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northern Essex 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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