Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Public · Predominantly associate's · Suburb: Large

Official websiteNet price calculatorAccreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

The average annual net price for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid (in-state) is $12,119. 19% of first-time, full-time students completed within 150% of normal time. Students who received federal aid had median earnings of $45,789 ten years after entering. The median federal loan debt of graduates is $12,000.

Average net price
$12,119
per year Verified data
Completion rate
19%
within 150% of normal time Verified data
Median earnings
$45,789
10 years after entry Verified data
Median debt
$12,000
graduates, federal loans Verified data

Cost and net price

In-state tuition and fees$5,850
Out-of-state tuition and fees$15,990
Average cost of attendance$18,425
Books and supplies$1,800
Room and board, on campus$10,900
Average net price, all aided students$12,119
Average net price, family income $0 to $30,000$10,291
Average net price, family income over $110,000$17,939

Net price is the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time undergraduates who receive federal aid, at in-state rates. Your price depends on your family finances; use the school's net price calculator for an estimate. Tuition: AcadYr 2025-26, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26. Net price and cost of attendance: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26.

Admissions and enrollment

Admission rate
Data unavailable
SAT range, middle 50% (reading plus math)
Data unavailable
ACT composite range, middle 50%
Data unavailable
Undergraduate enrollment
7,667
Graduate enrollment
Data unavailable
Students receiving Pell grants
46%
Student to faculty ratio
19 to 1

Admission rate and enrollment: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25. SAT and ACT ranges come from IPEDS and may not reflect test-optional policies.

Graduation, earnings, and debt

Completion within 150% of normal time19%
Completion within normal time12%
First-year retention (full-time)64%
Median federal debt, graduates$12,000
Typical monthly payment on that debt (10 years)$136
Median Parent PLUS debt, completers$13,399
Share earning more than a typical high school graduate, 6 years after entry58%
1 year after completion$41,872
4 years after completion$49,408
6 years after entry$39,393
8 years after entry$44,099
10 years after entry$45,789
Median earnings of former students who received federal aid and are working and not enrolled. Ten years after entry the median is $45,789; the middle half earned $27,215 to $66,252. Cohorts differ by measure; see definitions below.
Measure definitions and cohorts
  • Median earnings of students working and not enrolled 10 years after entry (MD_EARN_WNE_P10): Treasury AY2011-12, AY2012-13 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 1 year after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_1YR): Treasury AY2020-21, AY2021-22 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled 4 years after completing (MD_EARN_WNE_4YR): Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • The median debt for students who have completed (GRAD_DEBT_MDN): NSLDS FY2024, FY2025 pooled cohorts
  • Completion rate for first-time, full-time students at four-year institutions (150% of expected time to completion) (C150_4): Fall 2019 or AcadYr 2019-20 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26
  • Average net price for Title IV institutions (public institutions) (NPT4_PUB): AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2025-26

Institution-level earnings cover students who received federal financial aid, including students who did not complete. Debt figures include federal loans only and exclude private loans.

Programs and program-level outcomes

Highest early earnings among programs at Northampton County Area Community College

Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled one year after completing, by program. Programs with too few graduates are suppressed for privacy and not shown.

85 programs reported. Program earnings are for graduates of this school's program, which is different from the wages of everyone working in a related occupation.

Undergraduate certificate (28)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · Some credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
CIP 51.08 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
CIP 13.02 · No credentials fully online
19Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming
CIP 11.02 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Software and Media Applications
CIP 11.08 · Some credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · No credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.13 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
CIP 46.03 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.01 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.04 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · No credentials fully online
44Suppressed for privacy$14,250
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
CIP 47.02 · No credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07 · All credentials fully online
74Suppressed for privacy$21,748
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Library and Archives Assisting
CIP 25.03 · All credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
CIP 51.39 · No credentials fully online
24$52,448$17,680
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Publishing
CIP 09.10 · Some credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
CIP 23.13 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services
CIP 51.35 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sustainability Studies
CIP 30.33 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teaching Assistants/Aides
CIP 13.15 · Some credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Associate's degree (57)
Program (CIP)Graduates (recent year)Median earnings, 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services
CIP 52.03 · All credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacy$16,236
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
CIP 51.09 · No credentials fully online
38$65,411$18,500
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.01 · No credentials fully online
13Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
CIP 10.02 · No credentials fully online
20$32,082$13,360
Biology, General
CIP 26.01 · All credentials fully online
28Suppressed for privacy$12,500
Biotechnology
CIP 26.12 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Business Administration, Management and Operations
CIP 52.02 · No credentials fully online
37$32,316$15,250
Business/Commerce, General
CIP 52.01 · All credentials fully online
95$34,420$14,250
Chemistry
CIP 40.05 · All credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
CIP 42.28 · No credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Communication and Media Studies
CIP 09.01 · Some credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Programming
CIP 11.02 · Some credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Science
CIP 11.07 · Some credentials fully online
38Suppressed for privacy$12,000
Computer Software and Media Applications
CIP 11.08 · Some credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CIP 11.09 · Some credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
CIP 11.10 · Some credentials fully online
34Suppressed for privacy$12,716
Construction Management
CIP 52.20 · No credentials fully online
10Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
CIP 43.01 · All credentials fully online
50$33,930$12,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services
CIP 12.05 · No credentials fully online
20Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Data Science
CIP 30.70 · All credentials fully online
1Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
CIP 51.06 · No credentials fully online
19$64,730$14,389
Design and Applied Arts
CIP 50.04 · No credentials fully online
27$22,531$16,625
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.13 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
CIP 50.05 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
CIP 46.03 · No credentials fully online
21Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.03 · No credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.01 · Some credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
CIP 15.04 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Engineering, General
CIP 14.01 · Some credentials fully online
7Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fine and Studio Arts
CIP 50.07 · No credentials fully online
16Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Fire Protection
CIP 43.02 · No credentials fully online
4Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
CIP 12.03 · No credentials fully online
24$41,820$23,033
Health and Medical Administrative Services
CIP 51.07 · No credentials fully online
17$40,260$25,642
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)
CIP 47.02 · No credentials fully online
8Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.03 · No credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Hospitality Administration/Management
CIP 52.09 · No credentials fully online
11$40,148Suppressed for privacy
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
CIP 19.07
Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
International/Globalization Studies
CIP 30.20 · No credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Journalism
CIP 09.04 · No credentials fully online
3Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
CIP 22.99 · All credentials fully online
1Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Legal Support Services
CIP 22.03 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
CIP 24.01 · All credentials fully online
121$33,171$12,000
Marketing
CIP 52.14 · No credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Mathematics
CIP 27.01 · All credentials fully online
5Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
CIP 03.01 · Some credentials fully online
6Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Precision Metal Working
CIP 48.05 · No credentials fully online
9Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Psychology, General
CIP 42.01 · All credentials fully online
72$26,861$13,655
Public Health
CIP 51.22 · All credentials fully online
42Suppressed for privacy$19,500
Publishing
CIP 09.10 · Some credentials fully online
0Data unavailableSuppressed for privacy
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
CIP 51.38 · No credentials fully online
69$83,420$28,750
Social Work
CIP 44.07 · No credentials fully online
24Suppressed for privacy$17,061
Special Education and Teaching
CIP 13.10 · Some credentials fully online
12Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
CIP 31.05 · All credentials fully online
2Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
CIP 13.12 · Some credentials fully online
48$31,778$12,751
Teaching Assistants/Aides
CIP 13.15 · Some credentials fully online
0Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
CIP 47.06 · No credentials fully online
8$44,396Suppressed for privacy
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
CIP 01.83 · No credentials fully online
15Suppressed for privacySuppressed for privacy
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
UNITID 214379, OPEID 007191. Data unavailable means the Department of Education did not publish the figure or suppressed it for privacy. Report a data issue.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Institution-Level Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.