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Get a world-class education close to home

You deserve a future you’re excited about, and Northampton Community College can help you get there. For over 50 years,
NCC has been providing top quality, affordable education accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. Whether
you’re seeking a two-year degree to land your dream job, specialized training to advance your career, core coursework to
transfer to a four-year institution or you’re a high school student trying to get a head start on college credits — we provide
the foundation, guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.

Why NCC?
With more than 120 programs to choose from, 100+ transfer agreements with dozens of four-year institutions, and
countless certifications to upskill and advance your career — we offer an extensive range of options when it comes to
pursuing your education or enhancing your profession. We also have partnerships with some of the largest companies in
the area, so our students gain real world, hands-on experience as part of their required coursework. 91% of our recent
graduates are either in a career or continuing their education.

SAVINGS
NCC is one of the most affordable colleges in the region. Our students can save up to $40,000 while still receiving the
high-quality education we are known for. Each year, 52% of our students benefit from $46 million in financial aid and
scholarships. Our scholarship program is one of the largest in Pennsylvania, and we’re proud to award over 600 annually.

FLEXIBILITY
79% of our students work while attending classes, which is why we provide the flexibility needed to maintain balance
as you work towards your goals. Whether you prefer to learn online, in-person or through a combination of both, we have
a variety of class formats designed to fit your schedule and suit your learning style and offer accelerated, part-time and
full-time options. We’ve also recently expanded our online programming and now 31 of our degrees and over 240 courses
can be completed entirely online.

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At NCC,our students are our top priority.A 19:1 student to faculty ratio ensures students receive personalized attention every
step of the way, and our academic advisors are committed to guiding students to success.We offer a wealth of in-person and
virtual resources to support our students academically, personally and professionally like tutoring, career counseling, tech
support, childcare and so much more.

DUAL ENROLLMENT
High School students can jump-start their college career through our Dual Enrollment program. Dual Enrollment allows |
current Juniors and Seniors to take college courses taught by NCC faculty and staff while earning transferable credits
towards a future degree. In addition to being a cost-effective way to get ahead on college coursework, it prepares students
for what to expect at the next level and sets them up for success in their future academic endeavors. Each semester we have Sunday, June 27, 2021
over 600 dual enrollment students, and 50+ high schools are represented.

So what are you waiting for? Get to know us at one of our upcoming events. Learn more at northampton.edu!
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