by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NECC. Degrees are awarded at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #14 out of 18 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, NECC among the top schools in the country for nursing, coming in at #859 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 859 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts | 35 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 67 of 96 |
Here is each degree level granted in nursing at NECC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Essex Community College handed out 35 associate’s degrees in nursing.
NECC is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 14 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region | 21 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 356 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $6,384 |
| Fees | $6,132 | $6,132 |
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Among recent graduates, 6% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at NECC are White. Approximately 63% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NECC awarded 35 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (63%).
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