by our College Data Analytics TeamIs NEC worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
NEC is ranked #2,831 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New Hampshire, it ranks #18 of 20 for value.
Among the majors NEC offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Illustration | #36 of 59 |
| Homeland Security / Public Safety | #45 of 50 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | #45 of 67 |
| Fine Arts | #270 of 306 |
| Design & Applied Arts | #279 of 344 |
| Performing Arts | #279 of 344 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | #439 of 499 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #597 of 638 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #631 of 678 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #675 of 797 |
Read the full NEC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
New England College is ranked #16 out of #23 in New Hampshire for quality and #18 out of #20 for New Hampshire value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the NEC financial aid page to be sure.
New England College is ranked #2,831 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, New England College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at NEC costs about $31,200. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $124,799 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $59,493 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,972 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $31,200 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $124,799 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the NEC net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What NEC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a NEC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $237,972 | — | — |
| All Students | $124,799 | #2,831 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $107,888 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $237,972 | — | — |
| All Students | $124,799 | #18 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $107,888 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at NEC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $25,146 |
| $30K–$48K | $28,253 |
| $48K–$75K | $32,928 |
| $75K–$110K | $30,963 |
| Over $110K | $33,142 |
About 87% of NEC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,281 per year. Get more details on the NEC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average NEC cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.