Northampton County Area Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northampton County Area Community College at a glance

• 7,667

  students enrolled

• 1,190

  degrees and certificates a year

• 24%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,119

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,500 in state, $11,250 out of state

• $36,571

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $41,566

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Northampton County Area Community College

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

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• 175

  open professional jobs

• 33

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 1%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Northampton County

  2026-08 · down 1.2 points from a year earlier

• $86,687

  median household income

  Northampton County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to finance (13 open), sales (23 open), operations (55 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (6 open).

Hiring most: Moravian University (6), Aston Carter (5), Langan (5), Guardian Life Insurance (4), Marquette University (4), QVC Group (4), Air Products (3), ASGCO Manufacturing (3).

What they hire for: Operations (55), Engineering (31), Sales (23), Finance (13), Customer Success (9), Administration (6). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Board Lehigh Valley.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Northampton County Area Community College?

Northampton County Area Community College enrolls about 7,667 students and is a public 2-year institution in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It awards about 1,190 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northampton County Area Community College?

24% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northampton County Area Community College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,571 six years after entry and $41,566 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northampton County Area Community College offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Northampton County Area Community College awarded degrees or certificates in data science (associate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Northampton County Area Community College?

175 open professional jobs are listed in Northampton County, 33 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Moravian University has the most openings.