by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how NEC ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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The bachelor's program at NEC was ranked #266 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #3 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 266 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New England College handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NEC was $1,924 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about NEC tuition and fees.
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from NEC in 2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New England College with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the NEC design bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 design majors at New England College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
