Northampton County Area Community College

Northampton County Area Community College is a public community college located in Bethlehem, PA. It offers 102 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 3 programs). It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,370 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,270 for out-of-state students at Northampton County Area Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($14,412) of public community colleges in Pennsylvania.
It has 8,810 students that are higher than the average population (1,113 students) of community colleges in Pennsylvania. In addition, 3,131 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $36,400.
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Academic Overview

Northampton County Area Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $11,370 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,270 for other students on average. It offers 102 degree programs through 39 Certificate, 63 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 3 programs (3 Certificate programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA
Phone610-861-5300
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$11,370
Out-of-State$15,270
Student Population »8,810 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »24%
Transfer-out Rate20%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
39% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,116
Students to Faculty19:1 (5.26%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,400

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $11,370 for Pennsylvania residents and $15,270 for out-of-state students at Northampton County Area Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($14,412) over public community colleges in Pennsylvania.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Northampton County Area Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Pennsylvania 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 Cost Of Attendance
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$11,370$15,270
Books & Supplies$1,800
On-Campus Living Costs$17,698
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,678
Average Financial Aid$4,116
Cost of Attendance$30,868$34,768
After Financial Aid$26,752$30,652
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$36,400
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Pennsylvania ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Northampton County Area Community College$11,370$15,270
Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania$10,808$14,412
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Northampton County Area Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 3 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs3NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3963NOT 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.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Environmental ScienceNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED 11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
JournalismNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer Programming/ProgrammerNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer ScienceNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information AssuranceNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Funeral Service and Mortuary ScienceNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/ManagerNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Special Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 14 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 39 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Architectural Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 34 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 83 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)NOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biology/Biological SciencesNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
BiotechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Mathematics and Statistics program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
MathematicsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
International/Global StudiesNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Sport and Fitness Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
ChemistryNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Psychology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
PsychologyNOT OFFERED 74 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Applied PsychologyNOT OFFERED 12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED 44 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Human Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Construction Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Interior DesignNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
ActingNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio ArtsNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 24 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 21 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/TrainerNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Public Health Education and PromotionNOT OFFERED 32 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 62 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training19 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 79 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and BookkeepingNOT OFFERED 28 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Restaurant/Food Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Resort Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Meeting and Event PlanningNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Construction ManagementNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 8,810 students at Northampton County Area Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,826 male students and 5,017 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total7,8432,9294,914
Male Students2,8261,2841,542
Female Students5,0171,6453,372

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Northampton County Area Community College, there are 8,484 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 5,770 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,968 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,802 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment8,484
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2,968
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses2,802
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,714
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