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Nashua Community College

Nashua Community College

Nashua Community College, or NCC, is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire. Established in 1970, NCC is located in Nashua, New Hampshire and offers associate's degrees in disciplines like automotive technology, aviation technology, business administration, computer engineering, nursing, liberal arts, and teacher education. Students can also opt for certificate programs in the fields of human services, massage therapy, paralegal studies, and medical coding, among others. In addition, online courses and continuing education programs are available at the college.

Various sports including tennis, swimming, track, cross-country, golf, skiing, soccer, and basketball are available at Nashua Community College. Students are also members of on-campus clubs and organizations including the Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Chi Kappa Chapter, and the Student Senate.

Overview of Nashua Community College

NHCTC Nashua is in a small city, in Nashua, NH. The school is classified as a public college. Students at NHCTC Nashua earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at NHCTC Nashua include media, education and teaching, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and mechanics and repair.

NHCTC Nashua Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.

Student Body

NHCTC Nashua, in 2007-2008, had 1,850 students (1,068 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting NHCTC Nashua

Nashua Community College
505 Amherst St
Nashua, NH 03063-1026
General Phone: (603) 882-6923
http://www.nashuacc.edu

NHCTC Nashua Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management61business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, accounting technology
Liberal Arts35general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation
Mechanics and Repair28automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, autobody repair
Therapy and Counseling27massage therapy
Education and Teaching25early childhood education, education of speech impaired, education
Engineering Technician22CAD and design, computer engineering tech, electromechanical tech, electronics tech
Media21communications tech
Nursing and Emergency Medicine20registered nursing
Computer Science and Engineering17computer networking, web design, computer applications programming, computer science, webmastering
Law13legal assistant
Production Trades9machinist, machine shop assistant
Family and Social Work7human services
Medical Support and Technology6medical coding
Animal Science and Care6animal grooming
Hospitality1restaurant and food services management
Medical Administration1medical secretary

Number of programs and degrees for NHCTC Nashua in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree21225
Award of less than 1 academic year5820
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years292

NHCTC Nashua Student Body

In 2007-2008, NHCTC Nashua had a total enrollment of 1,850 students (1,068 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black2%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown12%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1924%
20-2116%
22-2410%
25-299%
30-346%
35-395%
40-4910%
50-642%
65+0%

NHCTC Nashua Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time38 %

NHCTC Nashua Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Nashua, New Hampshire for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Hampshire Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

NHCTC Nashua Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,112
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,312
Books and supplies$ 1,600

Financial Aid:
NHCTC Nashua participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 923600)

NHCTC Nashua Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year3$67,7222*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$67,7222*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$54,05415$48,579
Associate professoracademic year0*2*
Assistant professoracademic year6$42,5372*
Instructoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year15$48,44019$46,226

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

NHCTC Nashua Degree Programs (2007)

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General

HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

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NHCTC Nashua Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets NHCTC Nashua Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%NHCTC Nashua Number of degree programs
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%NHCTC Nashua % of degrees in education and teaching
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%NHCTC Nashua Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%NHCTC Nashua % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%NHCTC Nashua % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%NHCTC Nashua % of degrees in media
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%NHCTC Nashua % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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