Inside Academics at University of New England

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at University of New England — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 12 students per faculty member, University of New England is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. University of New England employs 51% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

University of New England offers 44 majors with reported completions across 18 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of New England are summarised below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at University of New England.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of New England:

• Looking for flexibility? University of New England may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 1,719 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (79% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Continue Your Research into University of New England

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of New England — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at University of New England — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of New England — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Distance Learning at University of New England — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at University of New England — the schools accreditation and what it means