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How strong are the academics at New England College?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

8:1
Student to faculty ratio
26%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

New England has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

New England College has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on New England's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at New England College:

60%
First-year retention rate
26%
4-year grad rate
33%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are New England College's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Illustration
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
12.2
16.76
21.32
25.88
30.44
35

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 10
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 27
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16
  • Accounting 5
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
  • Finance, General 0
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Business Statistics 0
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 6
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 13
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 5
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 1
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 3
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 2
  • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1
  • Medical Informatics 1
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 35
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 8
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 3
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 1
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 1
  • Corrections Administration 0
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services 0
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Sustainability Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 5
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 8
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 7
  • Outdoor Education 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 23
  • Clinical Psychology 7
  • Forensic Psychology 0
  • Applied Behavior Analysis 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 3
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 3
  • Human Services, General 3
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs 16
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Social Sciences, General 1
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Illustration 19
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 8
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
  • Graphic Design 6
  • Photography 1
  • Printmaking 0
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 0

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