Northampton County Area Community College is located in a large suburb, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Northampton County Area Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Northampton County Area Community College often study media and family and social work.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 7,019 students (4,408 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus.
More complete details are provided below.
Northampton County Area Community College
3835 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020-7599
General Phone: (610) 861-5300
Admissions Phone: (610) 861-5500
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 861-5510
http://www.northampton.edu
Northampton County Area Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 110 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 108 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 106 | business management, business, accounting technology, banking |
| Family And Social Work | 98 | child care provider, social work, child care management |
| Education And Teaching | 85 | education, teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Medical Support And Technology | 84 | dental hygienist, radiographyer, medical coding, veterinary assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 56 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, computer repair |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 49 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 49 | computer networking, web design, computer science, computer graphics, computer programming, computer security |
| Design | 40 | graphic design, interior design |
| Medical Adminstration | 37 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Media | 32 | radio and TV tech, journalism, animation and special effects, communication studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 26 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | architectural engineering tech, CAD and design, industrial safety tech, quality control tech, electronics tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 23 | funeral and mortuary |
| Law | 19 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, word processing |
| Science | 18 | biology, biotechnology, physics |
| Hospitality | 9 | tourism promotion, hotel management, restaurant and food services management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling, communication disorders |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 7 | real estate |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | acting |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 3 | chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial photography |
Number of programs and degrees for Northampton County Area Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 792 | 54 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 133 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 109 | 14 |
In 2005, Northampton County Area Community College had a total enrollment of 7,019 students (4,408 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 93% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Northampton County Area Community College offers campus housing for 250 of its 4,408 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 861-5500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,910 |
| Room and board | $ 5,944 |
| Room charge | $ 3,434 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,510 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Northampton County Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 719100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 861-5510
Northampton County Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $72,412 | 14 | $66,209 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $54,776 | 8 | $53,221 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $44,120 | 23 | $44,538 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $42,823 | 7 | $32,492 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $56,311 | 52 | $50,087 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northampton County Area Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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