Bethlehem, PA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Northampton County Area Community College (in-state) | $5,550 | — |
| PA average | $26,753 | -79% |
| National average | $18,082 | -69% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,550 | $22,200 |
| Out-of-state | $15,270 | $61,080 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Northampton County Area Community College ranks 6 by in-state tuition among the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 175% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Northampton County Area Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe | $5,550 |
| Bucks County Community College | $5,683 |
| Bucks County Community College-Upper Bucks Campus | $5,683 |
| Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks | $5,683 |
In-state tuition at Northampton County Area Community College is $5,550 per year; out-of-state students pay $15,270.
Northampton County Area Community College in-state tuition is 79% below the PA average of $26,753.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Northampton County Area Community College is 69% below that.
$5,550 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Northampton County Area Community College comes to about $22,200 for an in-state student and $61,080 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Northampton County Area Community College ranks 6 out of the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.