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NECC by the Numbers

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4,930 Students Enrolled

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74% Students Graduating Debt-Free
(Fall 2024 data)

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58% First-Generation Students

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Career Focus

Programs tailored for in-demand careers and job preparedness.

Credit for Prior Learning
Work experience, military training, language fluency, and other credentials could get you closer to a college degree than you think!
Competency-Based Education (CBE)
NECC is leading the way forward with CBE, putting the focus on the skills you master, versus time spent learning.
What Can I Do With This Major?
Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.

News

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Northern Essex Student Honored as ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow

Haverhill, MA (September 10, 2025) — Recent Northern Essex Community College Outstanding Graduating Student Awardee caitlin little has a new honor to add to her impressive resume. Thirty-eight students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and...

Two New Members Join the NECC Board of Trustees

Haverhill, MA (September 8, 2025) — The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees welcomed two new members at its September meeting, following Governor Maura Healey’s appointment of Dr. Zandra Kelley and the election of...

Leaders of MA Hispanic Serving Institutions Stand Together in Opposing Federal Lawsuit

Boston, MA (September 6, 2025)— The leaders of the nine Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in Massachusetts are standing together to highlight the importance of the Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Program. Collectively, the institutions enroll more...

Events

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September is the start of the Fall Semester! 🏫🍎🍏

September 15, 2025

Nursing Information session

September 16, 2025

UTEC Food Truck - Lawrence Campus

September 17, 2025

Info Session: Free Community College

Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!

NECC Spotlight

Finding the Helpers

NECC Alumni answer the call to serve their communities.

NECC Business Solutions

From workforce education to a variety of resources, NECC can help grow your business.

Stories of Us
The stories behind
Northern Essex Students, Faculty, and Staff

Pedro Rentas, SGA President ’24-25

“More than 47% in our community college are Hispanic students, the majority are from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and now the president is also Dominican. This is a door that now is open for more people like me to continue an inclusive and diverse environment.” Meet Pedro

Brian MacKenna-Rice & Lisa Fabbri-Lopez

“We work out in the field. And we learn that anybody can talk about this, but this is about behavior and what are you doing about it?” reflects MacKenna-Rice. “Let’s not just pretend it’s a philosophy book. Let’s understand it’s about life and human beings.” Meet Lisa & Brian

Caitlin Little, ’25-26 Newman Civic Fellow

“As a Newman Civic Fellow, I look forward to growing within a network of changemakers— sharing strategies, amplifying each other’s work, and continuing to ask hard questions about justice, power, and possibility. I want to be the kind of leader who doesn’t just open doors but holds them open for others.” Meet Caitlin

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