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Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Northern Essex Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Northern Essex Community College had 6,362 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830-2399
General Phone: (978) 556-3000
Admissions Phone: (978) 556-3600
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 556-3650
http://www.necc.mass.edu/
Northern Essex Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation |
| Business And Management | 120 | business, business management, accounting, accounting technology, business administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 90 | radiation therapist, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech, medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 78 | computer applications programming, computer networking, computer and info science courses, data processing tech |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | electrical/electronic tech, computer systems tech, computer engineering tech, electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech, engineering technician, biomedical tech, drafting and design tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Adminstration | 40 | health and medical administrative, medical records tech, medical secretary, medical records admin |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, drama and dance teaching |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 31 | commercial art |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | alternative medicine, sports and fitness management |
| Hospitality | 11 | hotel management |
| Design | 8 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 8 | radio and TV tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | substance abuse counseling |
| Office And Administration | 1 | business support services, general office occupations |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Essex Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 615 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 146 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 78 | 8 |
In 2005, Northern Essex Community College had a total enrollment of 6,362 students (3,664 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 85% |
| New Hampshire | 15% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Haverhill, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 556-3600
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,304 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Essex Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 556-3650
Northern Essex Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 35 |
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 | 24 | $64,180 | 27 | $58,152 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $53,208 | 5 | $46,103 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $44,694 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $41,208 | 19 | $40,358 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $57,374 | 60 | $49,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Essex Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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