North Shore Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

North Shore Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Danvers, Massachusetts. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,352 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for other students on average. It offers 81 degree programs through 3 Certificate, 50 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $38,600.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA
Phone	978-762-4000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,352 Out-of-State$10,920
Student Population »	4,391 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	20%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	53% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,949
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,352 for Massachusetts residents and $10,920 for out-of-state students at North Shore Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,962) over public community colleges in Massachusetts.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Shore Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Massachusetts community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,352	$10,920
Books & Supplies	$1,600
Off-Campus Living Costs	$18,854
Average Financial Aid	$3,949
Cost of Attendance	$25,806	$31,374
After Financial Aid	$21,857	$27,425
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State Students
North Shore Community College	$5,352	$10,920
Public Community Colleges in Massachusetts	$5,703	$10,962
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Shore Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 3 Certificate, 50 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	3	50	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming	NOT OFFERED	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Food Science and Technology (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Programming/Programmer	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Telecommunications Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Adult Development and Aging	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	24 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Developmental Services Worker	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	128 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	107 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	46 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	35 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Lineworker	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Transportation and Materials Moving

what is Transportation and Materials Moving program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Design	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	53 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	53 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,391 students at North Shore Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,592 male students and 3,011 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,603	1,490	3,113
Male Students	1,592	605	987
Female Students	3,011	885	2,126

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At North Shore Community College, there are 4,391 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,078 students were attending classes through distance learning (899 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,179 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,391
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	899
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,179
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,313