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Northern Essex Community College, also referred to as Northern Essex, NECC, or Necco, is a coeducational, public, community college with two campuses located in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1965. The College grants admission to more than 6,000 students every year. The College offers more than 70 academic programs to its students.
The departments at NECC include the following:
Northern Essex Community College's sports teams are known as the Knights. The official mascot is the Knight. The college sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field, and volleyball.
Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, MA (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 known for its programs in photography and commercial art and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Northern Essex Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Northern Essex Community College had 6,526 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830-2399
General Phone: (978) 556-3000
http://www.necc.mass.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 188 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation |
| Medical Support and Technology | 121 | mental health services tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist, dental assistant, phlebotomy |
| Business and Management | 111 | business, business management, accounting, accounting technology, business administration, logistics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 93 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, critical care nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 81 | criminal justice and police |
| Education and Teaching | 49 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, drama and dance teaching |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 43 | computer and info science, computer programming, computer and info science courses, computer networking |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 37 | commercial art |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 26 | alternative medicine, sports and fitness management |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | drafting and design tech, computer systems tech, electromechanical instrument tech, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, engineering technician, electrical/electronic tech |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant |
| Medical Administration | 14 | health and medical administrative, medical records tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | substance abuse counseling |
| Hospitality | 10 | hotel management |
| Design | 10 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 8 | radio and TV tech |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | social work |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Essex Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 606 | 30 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 150 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 87 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Northern Essex Community College had a total enrollment of 6,526 students (4,104 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 82% |
| New Hampshire | 18% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,808 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,592 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Essex Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217400)
Northern Essex Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 36 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $70,522 | 23 | $67,154 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $56,128 | 10 | $54,666 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $49,868 | 18 | $50,243 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $46,891 | 15 | $50,679 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $60,016 | 66 | $56,905 |
*: 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
Logistics and Materials Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Critical Care Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
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 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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