by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Northampton County Area Community College? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Northampton Community College offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
Northampton County Area Community College awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the associates.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | ✓ |
| Bachelor’s | — |
| Master’s | — |
| Doctorate | — |
Completions: 2,660 undergraduate (2,660 total)
Here are the majors that graduate the most students at Northampton County Area Community College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,330 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 127 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | 95 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 74 |
| Psychology, General. | 72 |
The following majors at Northampton County Area Community College have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61,700 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $52,666 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | $49,598 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $40,625 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | $33,939 |
The majors at Northampton County Area Community College are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,330 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. ↳ Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. |
69 | $61,700 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder. · Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. |
61 | $28,418 |
| Public Health. ↳ Public Health Education and Promotion. |
42 | NA |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. · Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician. · Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). · Athletic Training/Trainer. |
41 | $52,666 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. ↳ Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. |
24 | $40,625 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. |
19 | $49,598 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. ↳ Medical/Clinical Assistant. |
15 | $31,429 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | 95 | $28,119 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
37 | $28,083 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. |
21 | NA |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. · Meeting and Event Planning. · Restaurant/Food Services Management. · Resort Management. |
12 | $30,180 |
| Construction Management. ↳ Construction Management, General. |
10 | NA |
| Marketing. ↳ Marketing/Marketing Management, General. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ General Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. |
127 | $23,513 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 38 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. · Computer Support Specialist. |
34 | NA |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. |
12 | NA |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | 9 | NA |
| Computer Programming. ↳ Computer Programming/Programmer, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 72 | NA |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Applied Psychology. |
12 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. |
49 | $19,466 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. ↳ Multicultural Education. |
19 | NA |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. |
12 | NA |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides. ↳ Teacher Assistant/Aide. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Care Provider/Assistant. · Child Care and Support Services Management. |
74 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts/Chef Training. · Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. · Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager. |
36 | NA |
| Funeral Service and Mortuary Science. ↳ Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General. |
24 | $29,189 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. |
50 | $28,412 |
| Fire Protection. ↳ Fire Science/Fire-fighting. · Fire Services Administration. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Interior Design. |
27 | $26,112 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. |
16 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Acting. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
28 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General. ↳ Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. |
14 | $33,939 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). ↳ Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. |
13 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 13 | NA |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician. |
7 | NA |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. |
6 | NA |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. ↳ Electrician. |
25 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. | 24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. ↳ Speech Communication and Rhetoric. |
16 | NA |
| Journalism. | 3 | NA |
| Publishing. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician. |
20 | $20,696 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working. ↳ Welding Technology/Welder. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
9 | $29,933 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | 7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability Studies. | 3 | NA |
| International/Globalization Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Library and Archives Assisting. | 5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Creative Writing. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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