by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NECC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate, Certificate levels. It ranks as high as #2 out of 2 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NECC highly for mental & social health services, coming in at #221 out of 470 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools | 221 of 470 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in Massachusetts | 13 of 16 |
| Best Mental & Social Health Services Schools in the New England Region | 23 of 36 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in mental & social health services at NECC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 21 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
| Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Essex Community College conferred 21 associate’s degrees in mental & social health services.
NECC is among the very best schools in the country for mental & social health services at the associate’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $6,384 |
| Fees | $6,132 | $6,132 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 5% of mental & social health services associate’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of mental & social health services associate’s degree graduates at NECC are Hispanic or Latino. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Essex Community College with a associate’s in mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NECC awarded 16 associate’s degrees in psychiatric/mental health services technician in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
NECC awarded 5 associate’s completions in community health services/liaison/counseling in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Essex Community College awarded 9 undergraduate certificate degrees in mental & social health services.
NECC is not currently ranked for mental & social health services at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 22% of mental & social health services undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of mental & social health services undergraduate certificate degree graduates at NECC are White. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Essex Community College with a undergraduate certificate in mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NECC conferred 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in substance abuse/addiction counseling in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
NECC conferred 4 undergraduate certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health services technician in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Essex Community College handed out 4 certificate degrees in mental & social health services.
NECC has not been ranked for mental & social health services at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of mental & social health services certificate degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of mental & social health services certificate degree graduates at NECC were White. Approximately 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Essex Community College with a certificate in mental & social health services.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NECC granted 2 certificate completions in mental health counseling/counselor recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (50%).
NECC conferred 2 certificate completions in psychiatric/mental health services technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
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