Why NEC?
- Start when you want | We offer multiple starts through that year.
- Easy application process | Just apply and submit your transcripts and get a fast decision.
- Generous transfer聽credit policy | Transfer up to 90 credits towards a bachelor’s and 44 towards an associate degree.
- Full-time with no fuss | Enrollment in one four-credit course per session qualifies you as a full-time student.
- It’s your campus, too | Enjoy full access to the campus, events, spaces, and more.
- Military friendly | Whether you are a child, spouse, or active member of the military
- Designed for success | Flexible schedules designed for the working professional so you CAN do this
- Small classes | 14:1 student to faculty ratio
- Diversity and inclusion | Our programs have 51% diversity enrollment.
Why Pursue Your Degree Online?
According to studies from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers often rank skills such as critical聽thinking and communication鈥攈allmarks of liberal arts training鈥攁bove technical aptitude as essential for career readiness.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics illustrates weekly earning聽potential for bachelor鈥檚 degree recipients to be 85%聽higher than those who completed their education after聽earning their high school diploma.
Student Access to Valuable Resources
Student Service Support
Available throughout your program of聽study to help you register for classes,聽resolve any issues you have.
Tutoring
Tutoring help is available and can be聽accessed through the online classroom.
Technical Support
Available 24/7/365 through the online classroom to help you with technical issues or questions.
Enrollment Support
Available to answer your questions and assist聽you throughout the enrollment process.
Online Library Access
NEC鈥檚 Danforth Library can be accessed聽online for scholarly resources, including聽research assistance.
Career Services
Office of Career and Life Planning can聽help with resumes, job searches聽and interview preparation.
