Accreditation
The nursing program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing, Boston, MA.
The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400; Atlanta, Georgia 30326; (404) 975-5000; https://www.acenursing.org
The Associate Degree nursing program at NECC located in Lawrence, MA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate degree nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The Practical Certificate nursing program at NECC located in Lawrence, MA is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Certificate nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Program Effectiveness Data
Student Achievement Outcome Data
1. Graduates’ success on the licensure/certification examination
Class of 2025: pending # 52 Class Graduates
Class of 2024: 86% #34 Class Graduates
Class of 2023: 78% # 18 Class Graduates
Class of 2022: 89% # 27 Class Graduates
2. Students’ completion of the nursing program within 150% of the stated time for the program.
Class of 2025: pending
Classes of 2023 & 2024 – 100%
Students’ completion of the nursing program within 100% of the stated time for the program.
Class of 2025: pending
Class of 2024: 86%
Class of 2023: 78%
Class of 2022: 89%
3. Graduates employed within one year Class of 2023 & 2024 100%
Class of 2023 & 2024 100%
Program Costs
For the 2024-2025 academic year, health for-credit courses have a cost of $346/credit for in-state students.
