Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 5,256 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 4,728 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 6,211 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 6,628 | |
| $110,001+ | 12,476 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $42,862 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 35% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49% | |
| Black | 6% | |
| Asian | 2% | |
| Two or more races | 3% | |
| Nonresident / international | 3% |
Other Two-year institutions in MA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College - Holyoke Microcollege | Not reported | Not reported | $46,543 |
| Berkshire Community College | $9,921 | Not reported | $38,832 |
| Bristol Community College | $5,547 | Not reported | $38,663 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $7,818 | Not reported | $47,618 |
| Cape Cod Community College | $8,296 | Not reported | $43,670 |
| FINE Mortuary College | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Greenfield Community College | $7,679 | Not reported | $37,132 |
| Holyoke Community College | $8,068 | Not reported | $37,277 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Not reported | Not reported | $101,466 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $7,169 | Not reported | $52,654 |
| Massasoit Community College | $8,460 | Not reported | $46,111 |
| Middlesex Community College | $2,624 | Not reported | $50,651 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $86,929 | $80,813 | $17,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $75,972 | $65,389 | $14,697 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | $69,844 | $69,455 | $16,874 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $63,596 | $54,246 | $15,625 |
| Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems. | $60,753 | $36,403 | Not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $58,998 | $56,073 | $11,452 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $58,193 | $47,660 | $11,633 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $57,171 | $49,927 | $10,400 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $54,167 | $48,733 | $11,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $52,309 | $46,706 | $7,432 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $46,563 | $44,125 | $9,969 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $45,824 | $51,180 | $9,190 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $45,284 | $35,447 | $8,462 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $44,872 | $40,734 | $11,200 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $44,615 | $31,650 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $44,547 | $37,656 | $10,129 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | $44,043 | $43,365 | $12,866 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $43,380 | $34,272 | $7,925 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $42,625 | $38,675 | $5,818 |
| American Sign Language. | Not reported | $41,771 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10