Your plan for this degree
Lab Technician Certificate
at Northern Essex Community College · 26 credits
A certificate — a shorter, focused credential (less than a full degree).
Every course this degree needs — pick the school you want to transfer to and see which ones count there, plus what's open to register for now (Fall 2026).
$6,732
In-state tuition / yr
21%
Graduate on time
$40,197
Median earnings after
59%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
4 transfer directly1 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 5 required courses at Northern Essex Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Requirements
26 credits- Not offered this termMicrobiologyBIO 220 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termEnglish Composition IENG 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termLaboratory MethodsSCI 105 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termBiotechnologySCI 106 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termPrinciples of cGMP and Quality Control in the BiosciencesSCI 107 · 3 creditsCounts as an elective
Transfer outcomes reflect recorded course-to-course equivalencies and may not capture every agreement. Confirm with your advisor and the receiving university before enrolling.