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Danvers, Massachusetts is home to North Shore Community College. Danvers is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at North Shore Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nutrition and exercise therapy and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
North Shore Community College has 6,604 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"North Shore Community College is a source of hope and opportunity and a regional leader for social and economic change. Blending tradition and innovation, liberal arts and career preparation, intellectual development and cultural and personal growth, we foster a diverse and caring community of learners where all are welcome and each is challenged. We offer lifelong education responsive to changing community needs, a global economy, evolving technology and the shifting roles faced by individuals or institutions. Our greatest contribution to the Commonwealth is the success and achievement of our students."
More complete details are provided below.
North Shore Community College
1 Ferncroft Rd
Danvers, MA 01923-0840
General Phone: (508) 762-4000
http://www.northshore.edu
North Shore Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 159 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 103 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, health aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 85 | criminal justice and safety, fire protection tech |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 70 | radiographyer, medical assistant, medical coding, surgical tech, mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, veterinary assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 46 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | substance abuse counseling, mental and social health services, physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 43 | accounting technology, business management, marketing |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | child care provider, adult development and aging |
| Law | 34 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | telecommunications tech, mechanical engineering related tech, mechanical drafting |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 18 | occupational therapist assistant, dietetic technician, health and fitness |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 12 | culinary arts services |
| Medical Adminstration | 12 | medical secretary, health and medical administrative |
| Engineering | 12 | engineering |
| Animal Science And Care | 12 | animal services, animal grooming |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer programming, network management, computer science, computer and info science |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 8 | floristry, applied horticulture |
| Medicine | 8 | health professions |
| Office And Administration | 7 | executive secretary, office data entry |
| Transportation | 6 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 5 | biology tech |
| Hospitality | 3 | hotel management, hospitality administration |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | urban forestry |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | various food science courses |
Number of programs and degrees for North Shore Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 559 | 44 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 122 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 108 | 7 |
In 2005, North Shore Community College had a total enrollment of 6,604 students (4,053 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Danvers, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,784 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,352 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
North Shore Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217300)
North Shore Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $64,392 | 44 | $56,220 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $48,644 | 11 | $45,312 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $41,924 | 19 | $42,248 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $39,733 | 14 | $34,034 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $57,457 | 88 | $48,310 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Food Science and Technology, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Urban Forestry
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Shore Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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