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Northampton County Area Community College

Northampton Community College is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1967. The college enrolls more than 32,000 students annually. It operates more than 50 satellite sites spread across Northampton, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. NCC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

NCC's campus is home to several student clubs and organizations, including the Dance Club, College Life Committee, College Literary Organization and the International Student Organization.

Campus Location

3835 Green Pond Rd
Bethlehem, PA 18020-7599
USA
Main Tel: (610) 861-5300
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, media, and design.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Large number of students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate96555
< 1 year certificate21114
1-2 year certificate11514

Students

Student enrollment was 7,912 in 2007-2008 (6,261 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 6,690
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 9,930
Room$ 3,808
Board$ 2,850
Books and supplies$ 1,300
Other$ 3,372

Financial Aid: Northampton County Area Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  60
Without tenure; working toward tenure  53
Without tenure; tenure not available  2

Housing and Meals

Northampton County Area Community College provides on-campus housing for 250 of its 6,261 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (130 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (40 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Systems Security
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (43 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (25 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (12 awarded)

  • Acting

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (65 awarded)

  • Education
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
  • Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (142 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (15 awarded)

  • Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

HOSPITALITY (20 awarded)

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management
  • Tourism Promotion Operations

LAW (26 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (152 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Library Assistant/Technician

MATHEMATICS (3 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (54 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (51 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Journalism
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (40 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (135 awarded)

  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (171 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (14 awarded)

  • Dietetic Technician (DTR)
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (4 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Real Estate

SCIENCE (26 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

  • Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (61 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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