by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Northern Essex Community College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Northern Essex Community College was awarded 24 badges in the 2026 rankings.
NECC is ranked #1,624 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, NECC holds the #68 spot on the Best Colleges in Massachusetts ranking.
See all of the rankings for Northern Essex Community College.
At Northern Essex Community College, the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Northern Essex Community College is 45%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Northern Essex Community College is 63%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate is the percent of first-time, full time students who obtain their bachelor’s degree in four years or less. This rate is 19% for first-time, full-time students at NECC, which is lower than the national rate of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Northern Essex Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 3,350 undergraduates at NECC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Northern Essex Community College.
The overall average net price of NECC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for NECC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,405 | $3,060 | $4,619 | $9,455 | $11,376 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of NECC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At NECC, approximately 10% of students took out student loans averaging $4,122 a year. That adds up to $16,488 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 13.9%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Northern Essex Community College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Northern Essex Community College make around $42,862 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 13% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Northern Essex Community College make the most money.
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution situated in Haverhill, Massachusetts. NECC is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Northern Essex Community College.
Contact details for Northern Essex Community College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830-2399 |
| Phone: | 9785563000 |
| Website: | www.necc.mass.edu/ |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 17 majors graduated from Northern Essex Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 596 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 105 | $27,445 |
| Business & Commerce | 77 | NA |
| Nursing | 35 | $59,742 |
| Electromechanical Engineering | 34 | NA |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 34 | $32,036 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 34 | $36,616 |
| Allied Health Services | 24 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 24 | $50,816 |
| Business Administration & Management | 23 | $37,962 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
2,543 students took at least one online class at Northern Essex Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Northern Essex Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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