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- The mission of New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is to provide specialized Associate's and Bachelor's Degree programs which prepare students for careers in technology. Through the combination of technical courses and an integrated liberal arts core, the programs emphasize the relevance of continuous learning to personal and professional growth. Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education. As an extension of the primary mission, NEIT offers the opportunity to pursue technological studies to satisfy personal interests.
School Highlights
- New England Institute of Technology serves 2,922 students (84% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.
- New England Institute of Technology is one of 2 community colleges within Kent County, RI.
- The nearest community college is Community College of Rhode Island (1.90 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 200 teachers has declined by 15% over five years.
| New England Institute of Technology | (RI) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 200 staff | 200 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,922 students | 2,922 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 29:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,461 students | 2,461 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 461 students | 461 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 2,417 students | 2,417 students |
| # Graduate Students | 44 students | 44 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1%
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1%
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| % Asian | 1%
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3%
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| % Hispanic | 7%
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11%
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| % Black | 4%
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5%
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| % White | 74%
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72%
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| % Two or more races | 1%
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2%
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| % Non Resident races | 4%
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1%
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| % Unknown races | 8%
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5%
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.44 | 0.46 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,100 | $33,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- As the leader in technical career education in Southeastern New England, New England Tech is a private, non-profit technical college offering Associate's and Bachelor's of Science degrees in 29 programs. Each one has been thoughtfully designed with input from both educators and industry experts. The focus at New England Tech is to give each student a solid balance: a base of analytical skills with hands-on training. Most of our Associate's Degree programs can be completed in as little as 18 months and our Bachelor's of Science programs in as little as 3 years. Today, enrollment has grown to more than 2,800 students from the 70 students enrolled in 1971. The college offers Associate's Degree Program in Computers, Communications, Architecture and Design, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Medical, Transportation and Building Technologies. Bachelor's Degree Programs includes Automotive Service Management Technology, Interior Design, Digital Recording Arts Technology, Network Engineering Technology, Programming Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Architectural Building Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Business Management Technology. New England Tech is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) and many of our programs maintain individual accreditation. For example, our Electronics Engineering Technology program at the Bachelor's level is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
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