Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Public · 7,667 undergraduates
Of 20 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Pennsylvania high-school graduate (about $36,498/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 65 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,986 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,102 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,016 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,912 |
| $110k and up | $17,697 |
| All families (average) | $12,119 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,129 | +$3,631 | clears the bar | $14,250 | 3.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $78,854 | +$42,356 | clears the bar | $19,223 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $54,661 | +$18,163 | clears the bar | $13,849 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $41,092 | +$4,594 | clears the bar | $15,047 | 3.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $48,886 | +$12,388 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $67,259 | +$30,761 | clears the bar | $16,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $41,282 | +$4,784 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $20,022 | -$16,476 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Associate's Degree | $47,519 | +$11,021 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $72,836 | +$36,338 | clears the bar | $19,253 | 0.5 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $58,587 | +$22,089 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Social Work | Associate's Degree | $41,245 | +$4,747 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 4.1 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $41,577 | +$5,079 | clears the bar | $22,200 | 4.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $50,143 | +$13,645 | clears the bar | $17,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $36,736 | +$238 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 65.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 20 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 24% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.