Northern Essex Community College

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NECC by the Numbers

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4,519 Students Enrolled

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70% Students Graduating Debt-Free
(Spring 2024 data)

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52% First-Generation Students

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Explore how NECC certificate and degree programs prepare you for a variety of career paths.
Funding Internships for NECC Students
The NECC Fund is expanding access to experiential learning by paying stipends to students in under-paid or unpaid internships.

News

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International Students Represent 13 Different Countries

For students who grew up in surrounding towns, Northern Essex Community College was likely already a familiar name. Perhaps a friend or relative is an alumnus, or maybe they attended one of the many community...

Men’s Soccer Team Heading to its First-Ever National Tournament

Haverhill, MA (November 3, 2024) – The Northern Essex Community College men’s soccer team, ranked sixth in the latest national poll, captured the program’s first-ever Region 21 and Northeast District Championship on Sunday night with...

Eagle-Tribune: NECC men’s soccer earns first-ever tourney bid

Northern Essex Community College soccer won its 14th straight game over Quinsigamond C.C., 5-3, to advance to its first-ever NJCAA Div. 3 tournament, which will be on Tue., Nov. 12.

Events

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October is Emotional Wellness Month 👩‍⚕️🍁

Nov. 12, 2024

Whittier Tech: Exploring a Shared Campus - Public Listening Sessions

We need YOUR feedback on any potential future collaboration between Whittier Tech and NECC.

Nov. 19, 2024

Whittier Tech: Exploring a Shared Campus - Public Listening Sessions

We need YOUR feedback on any potential future collaboration between Whittier Tech and NECC.

Nov. 20, 2024

Free Community College Info Session - Online

Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!

NECC Spotlight

United We Thrive

NECC alumni celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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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