by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NEC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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The biology major at NEC is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Biology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New England College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at NEC paid an average of $1,924 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,714 | $25,714 |
| Fees | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,014 | $17,014 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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The biology program at NEC awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NEC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NEC does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NEC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at New England College.
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