Top Ranked Programs
New England College's program mix centers on security and protective services, a distinctive focus that shapes both enrollment patterns and career outcomes. The largest programs by cohort are Criminal Justice with 39 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $59,998, followed by Psychology, General with 30 graduates earning $48,488, and Business Administration with 24 graduates earning $63,909. Design and Applied Arts and Biology, General round out the top five by enrollment, with 22 and 21 graduates respectively. The institution's highest-earning programs reflect strong outcomes in specialized fields. Business Administration leads with median 4-year earnings of $63,909 from a cohort of 24 graduates, followed by Accounting at $62,412 with 14 graduates and Criminal Justice at $59,998 with 39 graduates. Biology, General and Psychology, General continue this pattern, delivering median 4-year earnings of $55,222 and $48,488 respectively. The concentration of New England College's degree output in Security & Protective Services reflects the institution's positioning as a specialized provider in fields where demand remains steady and career pathways are well-defined. These programs serve direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market outcomes rather than graduate-school-dependent trajectories. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how security and protective services fields align with national hiring trends and wage stability in the public safety and law enforcement sectors.