Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 54.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 57.5%
- Retention Rate
- 23.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $48,684
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,668
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 52.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $177/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $83,546 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $74,307 | $47,834 |
| Computer Programming. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $35,500 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $63,430 | $27,667 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $62,012 | $20,000 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $55,036 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $54,252 | $29,833 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $53,697 | $36,849 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Bachelor | $52,524 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $49,136 | $29,161 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor | $48,432 | $31,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $46,321 | $20,000 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $40,737 | $12,335 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. | Associate | $40,365 | $13,167 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $39,074 | $19,666 |
Outcomes Overview
NEIT graduates enter a competitive job market with strong employment prospects but mixed financial outcomes. The school reports a 95.3% employment rate, reflecting demand for technical skills in engineering, automotive, and healthcare technology fields. However, graduates face a debt-to-earnings challenge with median debt of $16,668 against first-year earnings of $48,461. Monthly loan payments of $177 consume about 4.4% of gross income, which is manageable compared to the national average of 10-15%. Earnings grow over time, reaching $59,222 by year five. The 52.44% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle initially. Despite strong job placement rates, the combination of modest starting salaries and higher-than-average debt levels creates an average return on investment.