North Shore Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

North Shore Community College at a glance

• 4,393

  students enrolled

• 713

  degrees and certificates a year

• 18%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,000

  average net price a year

  Tuition $600 in state, $6,168 out of state

• $40,373

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,391

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  11% working

What students study

AI and data programs

North Shore Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around North Shore Community College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Essex County, where the college is.

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• 475

  open professional jobs

• 49

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  19 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Essex County

  2026-08 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $99,431

  median household income

  Essex County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, which lead to clinical (19 open), security (4 open).

Hiring most: RTX (55), Bridgewell (19), Michael Page (18), General Electric (15), Raytheon (15), Globus Medical (14), Vicor (14), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (159), Operations (74), Finance (36), Sales (27), Marketing (25), Clinical (19). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board, MassHire-North Shore Workforce Board.

• MassHire Merrimack Valley Career Center - LawrenceLawrence · 978-722-7000 · 8:00-4:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8:00 - 2:30 Wednesday
• MassHire North Shore Career CenterSalem · 978-825-7200 · Mon - Thur 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 9:30am - 5pm
• MassHire-North Shore Youth Career CenterLynn, · 781-691-7430 · Monday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8:30am - 5:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 7:00 pm, Friday 8:30am - 2:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is North Shore Community College?

North Shore Community College enrolls about 4,393 students and is a public 2-year institution in Danvers, Massachusetts. It awards about 713 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at North Shore Community College?

18% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do North Shore Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $40,373 six years after entry and $45,391 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does North Shore Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

North Shore Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near North Shore Community College?

475 open professional jobs are listed in Essex County, 49 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. RTX has the most openings.