Northern Essex Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,685 students.
About This School
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution located in Haverhill, Massachusetts with approximately 3,685 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,046 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is a public community college in Essex County, Massachusetts. The college serves residents of the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire. It has campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence. The college is part of the Massachusetts Higher Education system. More than 6,600 students are enrolled in 70 credit associate degree and certificate programs and another 3,400 take noncredit workforce development and community education classes on campus, and at businesses and community sites across the Merrimack Valley. The school's athletic teams are known as the Knights. Northern Essex Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
At just $3,971 per year after aid and a median debt of only $5,661 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a credential in Massachusetts — a genuine plus for cost-conscious students. The concern worth naming: median earnings of $37,200 a decade out suggest many graduates end up in lower-wage fields, so if you have a specific career target, dig into whether NECC's programs actually align with it. Worth considering as a smart financial starting point, especially if you plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter a local workforce trade.
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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: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (3,685 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Northern Essex Community College
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830-2399
Official Links
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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.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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