How much money do New England College graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $31,000 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $39,400 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for NEC graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Business Administration, Management and Operations with a median starting salary of $34,500 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $103,000 followed by Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree) at $56,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for New England College graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree) | $103,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree) | $56,800 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $34,500 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182980 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for New England College.