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Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA·Public·7,512 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Pennsylvania residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,512 students.

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7,512
Students
$10,666
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,400
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with approximately 7,512 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,666 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northampton Community College is a public community college in Pennsylvania with campuses in Bethlehem in Northampton County and Tannersville in Monroe County. The college, founded in 1967, also has satellite locations in the south side of Bethlehem and Hawley. The college serves more than 34,000 students a year in credit and non-credit programs.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in the Bethlehem area, with a median debt at graduation of just $9,500 — well below the national average — making it a financially sensible starting point for a two-year degree or transfer path. The concern worth noting is that median earnings of $36,400 a decade after enrollment are modest, so students should be intentional about their program choice and have a clear plan for what comes next, whether that's transferring to a four-year school or entering a specific career field.

Founded
1967
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions22%
Business & Marketing13%
Psychology7%
Education7%
Computer Science6%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Biological Sciences2%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Michael AndrettiRoger Ross Williams

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,310
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,730
Avg Net Price
$10,666
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants38%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

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

White42%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino28%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,512 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northampton County Area Community College

3835 Green Pond Rd

Bethlehem, PA 18020-7599

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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