NSCC is one of 15 community colleges in Massachusetts. It serves 26 cities and towns along the MA north shore with campuses in Lynn, Danvers and an instructional location in Middleton.
NSCC delivers post-secondary education to more than 11,000 credit students in an academic year, and an additional 5,000 noncredit students through over 80 programs of study. The College also provides lifelong learning opportunities to more than 500,000 area residents through workforce development training to businesses and individuals, cultural enrichment activities, and community development resources.
The population served by NSCC represents a mix of urban and suburban, a diversity of ethnic and racial groups, white- and blue-collar, middle- and low-income groups, as well as growing numbers of recent immigrants.
North Shore Community College is a source of hope and opportunity and a regional leader for social and economic change. Blending tradition and innovation, liberal arts and career preparation, intellectual development and cultural and personal growth, NSCC fosters a diverse and caring community of learners where all are welcome and each is challenged.
NSCC offers lifelong education responsive to changing community needs, a global economy, evolving technology and the shifting roles faced by individuals and institutions. Our greatest contribution to the commonwealth is the success and achievement of our students.
Credit and Non Credit Degrees and Certificates, Community Education
95.2% of our students reported they are attaining their educational goals at NSCC.
92.2% of our transfer graduates from last year are currently studying at another college or university.
84% of our career and technical program students are employed within three months after graduation.
