Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how NECC compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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NECC reports the general biology program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NECC, general biology graduates take on a median debt of $6,239 in student loans. This is below $10,941, the typical median for all majors at NECC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $600 | $6,384 |
| Fees | $6,132 | $6,132 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of general biology associate’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of general biology associate’s degree graduates at NECC are White. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Essex Community College with a associate’s in general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general biology majors at Northern Essex Community College.
The general biology program at NECC breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 12 |
NECC conferred 12 degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 58% to women and 42% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (58%).
More about our data sources and methodologies.