Accreditation
The nursing program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing, Boston, MA.
The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400; Atlanta, Georgia 30326; (404) 975-5000; https://www.acenursing.org
The Associate Degree nursing program at NECC located in Lawrence, MA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The Practical Certificate nursing program at NECC located in Lawrence, MA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Certificate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Program Effectiveness Data
Student Achievement Outcome Data
1. Graduates’ success on the licensure/certification examination
1 Graduates’ success on the licensure examination
Class of 2024 – pending
Class of 2023 – 95%
2. Students’ completion of the nursing program within 150% of the stated time for the program.
Class of 2024 – 100%
3. Graduates employed within one year
Class of 2023 100%
Program Costs
For the 2024-2025 academic year, health for-credit courses have a cost of $346/credit for in-state students.