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Northampton County Area Community College, also known as Northampton Community College, is a community college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that was established in 1967. It offers diplomas, certificates, and associate's degrees in business, technology, and allied health. Online distance education courses are also offered by the college. The academic divisions of the college are:
The athletics teams of Northampton Community College are nicknamed as the Spartans. The college is affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference. The college offers scholarships to freshmen and returning students. These scholarships are provided through the Northampton Community College Foundation. Work Study Programs are also available. The college has a vibrant student life with clubs, including Zeta Kappa Psi (Sisterhood), the Environmental Task Force, and Phi Theta Kappa (Tau Gamma).
Northampton County Area Community College is located in a large suburb, in Bethlehem, PA. 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. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Northampton County Area Community College offers classes to 7,912 students (5,034 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
http://www.northampton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 144 | medical coding, dental hygienist, radiographer, veterinary assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, mental health services tech |
| Business And Management | 130 | business, accounting technology, business management, entrepreneurship |
| Liberal Arts | 119 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, liberal arts and humanities |
| Family And Social Work | 115 | child care provider, child care management, social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 111 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 70 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, computer repair |
| Education And Teaching | 67 | education, teacher aide, early childhood special ed |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 55 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Media | 46 | radio and TV tech, communication studies, journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer networking, web design, computer security, computer science, computer programming |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 34 | funeral and mortuary |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 34 | food prep and kitchen assistant |
| Medical Administration | 33 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Design | 32 | interior design, graphic design |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | electromechanical tech, architectural engineering tech, CAD and design, quality control tech, industrial safety tech, electronics tech |
| Science | 22 | biotechnology, biology, physics, chemistry |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, word processing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | sports and fitness management, dietetic technician |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Hospitality | 8 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management, tourism promotion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | acting |
| Production Trades | 6 | welding |
| Engineering | 4 | engineering |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 4 | real estate |
| Construction Trades | 3 | electrician |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | substance abuse counseling |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northampton County Area Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 875 | 56 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 162 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 142 | 19 |
In 2007, Northampton County Area Community College had a total enrollment of 7,912 students (5,034 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Northampton County Area Community College offers campus housing for 250 of its 5,034 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,570 |
| Room and board | $ 6,352 |
| Room charge | $ 3,672 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,455 |
Financial Aid:
Northampton County Area Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 719100)
Northampton County Area Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $78,432 | 17 | $71,743 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $57,267 | 17 | $53,718 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $48,918 | 27 | $47,723 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $49,757 | 5 | $41,537 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $62,554 | 66 | $54,986 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
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
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Industrial Safety 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
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
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
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Word Processing
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
(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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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