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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, Massachusetts · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 100 Elliott Street, Haverhill, MA 01830 · Phone: (978) 556-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northern Essex Community College is a public trade and career school in Haverhill, MA, offering medical assistant, LPN, and dental assistant programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Northern Essex Community College has a 20.9% completion rate, below the Massachusetts average of 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $9,000 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,862.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Northern Essex Community College participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and 46.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $43,280 | $49,460 | $58,100 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $61,690 | $80,220 | $84,570 |
| Dental assistants | $47,270 | $57,980 | $60,720 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $75,350 | $103,620 | $122,900 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $47,460 | $69,540 | $83,050 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,960 | $60,350 | $74,700 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $40,140 | $50,230 | $54,000 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 28 | not reported | $31,763 | $5,600 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | $49,829 | not reported | $11,447 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $50,816 | $53,179 | $13,723 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | $30,206 | $30,228 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 3 | $32,951 | $30,228 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 2 | $50,816 | $53,179 | $13,723 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $32,951 | $30,228 | 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
Northern Essex Community College is a public community college in Haverhill, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid, meaning students can use FAFSA, federal loans, and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers nine trade and career program families, with the largest enrollments in medical assistant programs (28 completers), LPN/LVN programs (23 completers), and dental assistant schools (9 completers). Other program families include radiology tech, culinary, medical billing and coding, and EMT training.
On federal outcome measures, the college's completion rate is 20.9%, below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Median debt among graduates is $9,000, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,862. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Among undergraduates, 46.7% receive Pell Grants, an indicator of the share of lower-income students served. Total undergraduate enrollment is 3,685, with 81 trade program completers reported.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, credential-focused allied health and career programs such as medical assistant or LPN training, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Adults considering a career change should weigh the below-average completion rate alongside program offerings. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the New England Commission of Higher Education and review detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northern Essex Community College offers nine trade and career program families, led by medical assistant programs (28 completers), LPN/LVN programs (23 completers), and dental assistant schools (9 completers). It also offers radiology tech, culinary, medical billing and coding, and EMT training programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.
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, federal loans, and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 20.9%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $9,000, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,862, 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 at (978) 556-3000 or via https://www.necc.mass.edu/ for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northern Essex Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state and federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in this data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and review detailed federal outcome data at the College Scorecard, https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?167376.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The program families offered, such as medical assistant and LPN training, are often chosen by career changers, but specific scheduling or adult-learner support details are not reported in this data; contact the school to confirm fit.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements are not reported in this data; contact the school directly for program-specific credentialing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Northern Essex Community College at (978) 556-3000 or visit https://www.necc.mass.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?167376 to compare outcomes across 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.