Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 31.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 31.1%
- Retention Rate
- 60.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,092
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $26,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 8:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.8%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $276/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $109,763 | $32,680 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $91,744 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,171 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $65,332 | $31,438 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $58,673 | $40,227 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $54,035 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $41,565 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $39,369 | $26,000 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor | $32,382 | |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $31,314 | $28,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $28,598 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor | $22,034 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $21,234 |
Outcomes Overview
New England College graduates face significant financial challenges after college. The median debt of $26,000 creates monthly payments of $276, consuming 7.9% of typical graduate income of $42,092. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.62 exceeds the recommended 0.4 threshold for manageable student loans. Only 45% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. The college's strong education and business programs traditionally feed into teaching and small business roles, sectors known for modest starting salaries. While 90% of graduates find employment, their $42,092 median earnings lag behind many four-year college graduates nationally. Given the high debt burden relative to earning potential, New England College represents a weak return on investment.