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Higher EducationMassachusetts, United States501-1000 Employees
Northern Essex Community College is a public higher education institution based in the Merrimack Valley region, with a campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is designated as the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution in New England, reflecting its emphasis on inclusive learning. The college offers affordable certificates and associate degrees both online and on its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, with transfer options to bachelor's programs and a range of workforce development and community education offerings. In addition to degree programs, NECC hosts regional programs and centers, including the NECC Police Academy and the Gallaudet University Regional Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. A notable recent development is the May 2026 launch of a state-certified Limited X-ray Operator program, the first and only community college in Massachusetts to offer it.