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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.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 7,912 students (6,261 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 171 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 152 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, liberal arts and humanities |
| Family and Social Work | 142 | child care provider, child care management, social work |
| Medical Support and Technology | 135 | medical coding, dental hygienist, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, veterinary assistant, surgical tech |
| Business and Management | 130 | business, business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, marketing |
| Education and Teaching | 65 | education, teacher aide |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 54 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, computer repair, HVAC |
| Media | 51 | communication studies, radio and TV tech, journalism |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 43 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 40 | computer networking, computer programming, web design, computer security, computer science |
| Medical Administration | 40 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Science | 26 | biotechnology, biology, physics, chemistry |
| Design | 25 | graphic design, interior design |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | architectural engineering tech, CAD and design, quality control tech, electromechanical tech |
| Hospitality | 20 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management, tourism promotion |
| Office and Administration | 19 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 15 | funeral and mortuary |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | sports and fitness management, dietetic technician |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 12 | acting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering | 6 | engineering |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | chemical tech |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Northampton County Area Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 965 | 55 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 211 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 115 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Northampton County Area Community College had a total enrollment of 7,912 students (6,261 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| 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 6,261 (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 | $ 6,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,930 |
| Room and board | $ 6,658 |
| Room charge | $ 3,808 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,372 |
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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $80,659 | 16 | $75,157 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $59,415 | 20 | $56,211 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $48,536 | 30 | $48,832 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $50,097 | 4 | $43,667 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $62,550 | 70 | $56,662 |
*: 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
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
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
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
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
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
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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