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Laboratory Science, Associate in Applied Science
at Northern Essex Community College · 60 credits
An applied associate degree — built to start a career. About 2 years full-time.
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.
11 transfer directly1 count as electives0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Fitchburg State University for 12 required courses at Northern Essex Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Requirements
60 credits- Not offered this termMicrobiologyBIO 220 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termCell BiologyBIO 230 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termGeneral Chemistry ICHM 121 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termGeneral Chemistry IICHM 122 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termAnalytical Chemistry for TechniciansCHM 203 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termOrganic Chemistry ICHM 221 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termEnglish Composition IENG 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termTechnical WritingENG 103 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termStatisticsMAT 125 · 4 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.