by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at NEC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NEC among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #1,075 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,075 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Hampshire | 7 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 83 of 84 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at NEC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
This visual & performing arts field at NEC breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 19 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 16 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, New England College conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NEC holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NEC report a median salary of $32,362 a year. This is lower than $53,801, the median for all majors at NEC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,390 | $25,714 |
| Fees | $1,760 | $1,760 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NEC were White. About 62% of graduates 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at NEC. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |