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Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020 · Phone: (610) 861-5300 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northampton County Area Community College is a public trade and career school in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, offering medical billing & coding, radiology/sonography, and dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education among others.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Northampton County Area Community College has a 23.6% completion rate versus a 66.2% state average, with median graduate debt of $15,495 and median earnings of $41,566 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northampton County Area Community College; the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, and about 40.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical records specialists | $37,490 | $46,840 | $60,510 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $56,430 | $76,050 | $82,080 |
| Dental hygienists | $63,130 | $80,610 | $99,950 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $35,600 | $49,800 | $62,780 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $51,500 | $63,940 | $72,810 |
| Medical assistants | $36,810 | $43,920 | $46,490 |
| Electricians | $45,600 | $67,600 | $95,500 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $39,040 | $63,860 | $81,790 |
| HVAC and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $45,970 | $62,400 | $74,620 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $40,510 | $52,900 | $61,920 |
| Massage therapists | $31,000 | $58,300 | $77,590 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,480 | $43,310 | $47,480 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Pennsylvania (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 40 | not reported | $26,896 | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 24 | $49,598 | $45,277 | $16,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 21 | $52,666 | $52,107 | $19,253 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 19 | $40,625 | not reported | $19,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 15 | $31,429 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 15 | $33,939 | $39,369 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 10 | $52,666 | $52,107 | $19,253 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northampton County Area Community College is a public community college in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving a large suburb area. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. It holds multiple programmatic accreditations, including from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Among its 21 trade and career program offerings, the most-awarded are medical billing & coding programs, radiology & sonography programs, and dental hygiene programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 23.6%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%. Graduates carry a median debt of $15,495, and median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $41,566. About 40.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 7,667 undergraduates and 203 trade-program completers reported, this campus offers a range of program lengths across its 21 trade fields, spanning short certificate tracks and longer allied-health programs such as dental hygiene and radiologic technology. Prospective students, including career changers, should confirm program length, schedule, and licensing requirements directly with the school and verify accreditation and outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northampton County Area Community College offers 21 trade and career programs, with the most-awarded being medical billing & coding, radiology & sonography, and dental hygiene programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Its accreditors include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans if eligible.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 23.6%, which is below the Pennsylvania state average of 66.2%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $15,495, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $41,566, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state-supported funding, though specific tuition figures are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school at (610) 861-5300 or visit its website to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status through the listed accreditors and check outcome data directly via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?214379.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not directly address career-changer fit; the range of program families, from medical billing to welding and culinary arts, suggests options for different interests, but scheduling and format details are not reported here.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to learn what certifications or licenses apply to specific programs like dental hygiene or radiologic technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northampton County Area Community College at (610) 861-5300 or through its website, https://www.northampton.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across similar institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.