North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA · Public two-year · Suburb: Large
4,833undergraduates
$6,987average net price per year
18%finish in 3 years
62%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
52 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (16)
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded)
- Dietetic Technician Associate (6 awarded)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Associate (45 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (35 awarded)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (11 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (13 awarded)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (16 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (61 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (9 awarded)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (14 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Associate (90 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (91 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (20 awarded)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Associate (33 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (3)
- Adult Development and Aging Associate (12 awarded)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
- Developmental Services Worker Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (5)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (2 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Associate (12 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (7 awarded)
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (10 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (3)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Associate (9 awarded)
- Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant Associate (9 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (3)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General Certificate (1-2 years) (17 awarded)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General Associate (10 awarded)
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (12 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (2 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary Associate (1 awarded)
- Marketing, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Associate (2 awarded)
Education (1)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Associate (11 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Associate (11 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (2)
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Graphic Design Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (2)
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Associate (4 awarded)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Associate (4 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (2)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Studies Associate (3 awarded)
Science technologies/technicians (1)
- Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician Associate (2 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Community Organization and Advocacy Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,352
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $10,920
- Books and supplies
- $1,600
- Total cost living at home
- $10,656
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,087 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $6,251 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $7,184 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $11,476 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,585 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 65%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 60%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,387
- Got a grant from the college
- 12%
- Average grant from the college
- $764
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 33%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 17%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,506
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 9%
- Finished in 3 years
- 18%
- Finished in 4 years
- 25%
- Transferred to another college
- 25%
- Came back for year two
- 62%
| Pell grant students | 18% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 13% |
| Neither | 20% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 304 | 19% |
| Men | 204 | 15% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 19 | 21% (small group) |
| Black | 37 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 159 | 10% |
| White | 255 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 28 | 18% |
| Race unknown | 7 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 820 | 35% | 24% |
| Started here, part-time | 696 | 20% | 15% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 377 | 44% | 14% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 411 | 38% | 12% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,833
- Undergraduates
- 4,833
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,261
- Part-time undergraduates
- 3,572
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 37%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 19%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 4%
| Women | 64% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 38% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race unknown | 8% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA, 01923-0840
- County
- Essex County
- Part of
- Massachusetts Community Colleges
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.