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Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, MA·Public·www.necc.mass.edu/

Campus Identity

Very Safe

Northern Essex Community College is a public community college in Haverhill, MA. The nearest beach is about 11 miles from campus. Ski resorts are within 45 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 97/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Northern Essex Community College is a public community college in Haverhill, MA. The nearest beach is about 11 miles from campus. Ski resorts are within 45 miles of campus. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 97/100 (Very Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$600
In-State Tuition
+$4,944 fees
$6,384
Out-of-State Tuition
+$4,944 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

1,000–4,999

Suburban setting

Beach Access

11 miles

Salisbury Beach, MA

Ski Access

3 miles

Bradford Ski Area

Weather

Cold Climate

42°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Bradford Ski Area

Massachusetts

3 mi away
48 skiable acres10 lifts
21 mi away
McIntyre Ski Area

New Hampshire

25 mi away

Nearest Beach

Salisbury Beach, MA

Ocean access within 10.5 miles

11 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Haverhill, MA

26°Jan27°Feb35°Mar46°Apr56°May65°Jun72°Jul70°Aug62°Sep51°Oct41°Nov31°Dec

Station: HAVERHILL · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

97/100
Very Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety93100100
93/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
100/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$600$6,384
Fees
$4,944$4,944
Total
$5,544$11,328
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

62 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
89 grads/yr$46,563
Business/Commerce, GeneralAssociate's
63 grads/yr$57,171
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesCertificate
28 grads/yr$43,380
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsCertificate
28 grads/yr$44,043
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's
25 grads/yr$52,309

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's18 grads$86,929
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's24 grads$75,972
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Associate's23 grads$69,844
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Associate's24 grads$63,596
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
Certificate11 grads$60,753
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate23 grads$58,998
Accounting and Related Services
Associate's13 grads$58,193
Business/Commerce, General
Associate's63 grads$57,171
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's24 grads$54,167
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's25 grads$52,309

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Northern Essex Community College located?

Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, MA. The main campus address is 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Northern Essex Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Northern Essex Community College charges $600/year for in-state students and $6,384/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $11,328/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Northern Essex Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Northern Essex Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Northern Essex Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,384/year out-of-state), campus culture in Haverhill, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Northern Essex Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Northern Essex Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Haverhill, MA
Size
1,000–4,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 42°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
97/100
Nearest Airport
Lawrence, MA (LWM) · 7 mialso BVY (16 mi), MHT (22 mi)

Location

Haverhill, MA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.