Health Professions at Northern Essex Community College
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what Northern Essex Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Essex Community College
Many students take online classes at Northern Essex Community College. Among 4,721 students, 999 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,544 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northern Essex Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Northern Essex Community College’s Health Professions program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #2 of 71 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 154 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #38 of 76 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #69 of 160 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #76 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #716 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northern Essex Community College
Graduates of Northern Essex Community College’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,869 |
| 2 years | $41,966 |
| 3 years | $46,419 |
| 4 years | $51,320 |
| 5 years | $55,790 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions graduates from Northern Essex Community College take home a median $51,320, compared with $45,740 for all Northern Essex Community College graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Health Professions graduates from Northern Essex Community College stands at $10,838.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Students who finish Health Professions program at Northern Essex Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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