North Shore Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 4,393 students.
About This School
North Shore Community College is a public institution located in Danvers, Massachusetts with approximately 4,393 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,000 per year. The graduation rate is 18%, and the typical graduate earns $38,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
North Shore Community College is a public community college in Massachusetts with campuses in Danvers and Lynn. The college offers over 80 associate degree and certificate programs to approximately 10,000 students a year from the 26 cities and towns along the coastal region from north metropolitan Boston to Cape Ann. North Shore Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
This is a strong option for cost-conscious students: at just $7,321/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, it's one of the more affordable paths to a degree or transfer in the region. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $38,600 ten years out, which is modest — so students should think carefully about their specific program and whether it leads to a career with stronger earning potential or a clear transfer pathway to a four-year school.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
North Shore Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($86,344 vs $65,389 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 190 | $53,596 | $44,125 | +$9,471 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 53 | $47,778 | $37,073 | +$10,705 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 53 | $84,861 | $80,813 | +$4,048 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 38 | $86,344 | $65,389 | +$20,955 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 37 | $42,652 | $34,184 | +$8,468 |
| Fire Protection | 29 | $87,731 | $73,589 | +$14,142 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 28 | $56,623 | $42,269 | +$14,354 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 25 | $56,407 | $46,706 | +$9,701 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 6 | $47,080 | $41,460 | +$5,620 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,393 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Shore Community College cost?
The average net price at North Shore Community College is about $9,000 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at North Shore Community College?
North Shore Community College has a graduation rate of 18%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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