At a glance
Average net price
$9,000
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
17.8%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
4,393
In-state tuition
$5,352
Out-of-state tuition
$10,920
Cost of attendance
$15,896
Median earnings (10y)
$45,391
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (35%), humanities & arts (27%), trades & services (16%).
- STEM8%
- Health35%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts27%
- Social sciences10%
- Trades & services16%
- Health professions35.3%~1,552 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts25.3%~1,111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~325 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~319 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science5.6%~246 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~172 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Agriculture3.9%~172 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business3.1%~135 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education1.5%~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering1.5%~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Legal1.5%~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Transportation1.1%~49 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.4%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Science tech0.3%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 425 | $26,205 | $9,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 110 | $34,141 | $10,224 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 106 | $62,848 | $19,663 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 83 | $24,884 | $9,622 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 81 | $37,040 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 75 | $60,418 | $18,833 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 71 | $32,925 | $9,656 |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 64 | $79,110 | $10,192 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 60 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 56 | $53,489 | $13,119 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Associate's | 42 | $28,215 | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 38 | $22,334 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 31 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 15 | $42,789 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 14 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 13 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Associate's | 10 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | — | $45,013 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About North Shore Community College
North Shore Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Danvers, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,393 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at North Shore Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $9,000 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,352 for in-state students and $10,920 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $15,896 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 17.8%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,391 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
North Shore Community College confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Liberal arts, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (35% of credentials), humanities & arts (27% of credentials), trades & services (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Danvers, Massachusetts (suburb), North Shore Community College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about North Shore Community College
Q.How much does North Shore Community College cost?
The average net price at North Shore Community College is $9,000 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $15,896.
Q.What is the graduation rate at North Shore Community College?
North Shore Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 17.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do North Shore Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median North Shore Community College graduate earns $45,391 per year.
Q.What is tuition at North Shore Community College?
Published tuition is $5,352 in-state and $10,920 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is North Shore Community College located?
North Shore Community College is located in Danvers, Massachusetts (ZIP 01923).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with North Shore Community College at their official website.