Northern Essex Community College

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Registration is now open. Classes begin March 24.

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NECC offers seven start times throughout the year!

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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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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

Board of Trustees February 2025 Update

Haverhill, MA (February 5, 2025) – The Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees gathered for its first meeting of 2025 on the Haverhill Campus earlier this month. The meeting included details of a new...

El Hefni Building Goes Hollywood

What started out as a small, independent film is now likely heading for a major national release. “Sorry, Baby” was shot partially on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence Campus in the winter of 2024....

Here to Help: Familiar Faces Greet Students on the Lawrence Campus

This story originally appeared in the fall 2024 edition of alumnecc, the alumni magazine of Northern Essex Community College. 45,000. That’s how many hours- give or take- the women behind the Welcome Express desk on...

Events

Events Calendar

February is Black History Month
Discover our BHM events

Feb. 21, 2025

Conozca sus Derechos: Una Discusión Sobre Inmigración

Le invitamos a un taller y discusión sobre sus derechos en temas de inmigración.

Feb. 25, 2025

Free Community College Info Session - Online

Learn how NECC is now free to eligible Massachusetts residents!

Feb. 26, 2025

Lawrence Campus Tour and Information Session

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

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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