Northern Essex Community College

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Fall Registration is now open! Classes begin September 3, 2025.

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Join us on August 25 at the Renaissance Golf Club! Proceeds benefit the NECC Athletic Program.

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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

NECC Newsroom

NECC and The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad Expand Historic Agreement

Lawrence, MA (August 13, 2025) — The Institute of Dominicans Living Abroad (INDEX) and Northern Essex Community College are proud to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at bolstering educational opportunities...

Eagle-Tribune: Teens tour colleges, get sneak peek at campus life

A group of Methuen teens caught their first glimpse of college, and not from pamphlets—from stepping foot on real campuses.

WHAV:Northern Essex Community College Adds Two More Programs Where Students Work at Their Own Speed

Northern Essex Community College is offering two more programs using the Competency-Based Education model that allows students to progress through coursework as soon as they show mastery of the required skills.

Events

Events Calendar

August is National Wellness Month 🧠🍎

August 20, 2025

Campus Tour and Information Session

Visit us on the Lawrence campus for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.

September 9, 2025

UTEC Food Truck - Haverhill Campus

September 10, 2025

Campus Tour and Information Session

Visit us on the Lawrence campus for an information session and a tour led by one of our admission counselors.

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

Elijah Antunes, SGA President 2023-2024

“Student government is an organization where you can get your voice heard. Students should be motivated and inspired. If they are interested in making a change, I encourage them to get involved and be disciplined. That’s what’s going to make the world a better place.” Meet Elijah

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

Nayeli Almanzar-Lizardo

“I see a version of myself in each of my students; they inspire me every day. I remind them that everything works itself out in the end. I can’t imagine where else I’d be.” Meet Nayeli

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