Northern Essex Community College
Northern Essex Community College is a public community college in Haverhill, Massachusetts, serving roughly 3,685 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,732 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,732
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,046 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,685 25.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 20.87%
Northern Essex Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northern Essex Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northern Essex Community College?
Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, MA (ZIP 01830-2399).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Northern Essex Community College public or private?
Northern Essex Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Northern Essex Community College cost?
Published tuition: $6,732 in-state, $12,516 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,046.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,256 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,728 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,211 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,628 |
| $110,001+ | $12,476 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,928.
How big is Northern Essex Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,685 students.
About 26% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Essex Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 20.87%.
First-year retention: 61.1%.
What do graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,235 six years after entry; $42,862 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
46.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northern Essex Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (596 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (79 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (77 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (35 completions)
- CIP 150499 (34 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (34 completions)
- CIP 240102 (26 completions)
- CIP 510801 (24 completions)
- CIP 511502 (22 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northern Essex Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 20.87%; median earnings $42,862 at 10 years; net price $6,046. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,732
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Essex Community College was $6,732.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,046
2024 Value
In 2024 Northern Essex Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,046.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,184 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,046 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$26,928 4-Year In-State Tuition
$50,064 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northern Essex Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
46.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northern Essex Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northern Essex Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,888 | $9,672 | $8,108 |
| 2014 | $4,320 | $10,104 | $8,047 |
| 2015 | $4,560 | $10,344 | $8,761 |
| 2016 | $4,776 | $10,560 | $8,847 |
| 2017 | $4,992 | $10,776 | $9,428 |
| 2018 | $5,136 | $10,920 | $8,882 |
| 2019 | $5,280 | $11,064 | $8,364 |
| 2020 | $5,544 | $11,328 | $7,439 |
| 2021 | $5,544 | $11,328 | $8,370 |
| 2022 | $5,688 | $11,472 | $7,354 |
| 2023 | $5,688 | $11,472 | $3,971 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
25.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern Essex Community College in 2024 is 3,685 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
9.25% 100% Completion Time
20.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 9.25% of students graduating from Northern Essex Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northern Essex Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$42,862 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1672.33% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northern Essex Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 79 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 77 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 35 completions
CIP 15.0499: 34 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 34 completions
CIP 24.0102: 26 completions
CIP 51.0801: 24 completions
CIP 51.1502: 22 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 21 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 596 completions
Most popular programs at Northern Essex Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northern Essex Community College graduates.
About
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution located in Haverhill, MA, offering 46 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,685 students. The institution maintains a 20.87% graduation rate. Approximately 46.74% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Haverhill, MA 01830-2399
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 20.87% graduation rate at Northern Essex Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Northern Essex Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,732 and average net price is $6,046 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,235 six years after entry and $42,862 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Essex Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 20.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northern Essex Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
How big is Northern Essex Community College?
Total enrollment is about 3,685 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northern Essex Community College public or private?
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution located in Haverhill, MA.
Is Northern Essex Community College an HBCU?
No. Northern Essex Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern Essex Community College a tribal college?
No. Northern Essex Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northern Essex Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Northern Essex Community College reports 49.4% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Northern Essex Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northern Essex Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.