2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region
It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 30 schools in the New England Region to see which ones had the most popular online programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.
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Our analysis found University of New England to be the most popular school for teaching students in the New England Region . This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Biddeford, Maine, and it awarded 233 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UNE accumulate an average of $26,205 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $493.After graduating from UNE, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $61,270 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Out of the 30 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network landed the # 2 spot on the list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 191 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network accumulate an average of $26,193 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $476. During the early years of their career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates make an average of $63,021 annually. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Granite State College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 99 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $26,025 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from GSC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,184 during the early years of their career. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
The programs at Sacred Heart University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the New England Region . Sacred Heart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Connecticut. It awarded 259 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Sacred Heart accumulate an average of $24,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $657. Once they receive their degree, Sacred Heart graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,043 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Orono, Maine, the fairly large public school handed out 338 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from UMaine accumulate an average of $24,711 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $153. During the early years of their career, UMaine graduates make an average of $40,242 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Harvard University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region ranking. Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 761 degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,098 in student loans.After graduating from Harvard, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $78,371 during the early years of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #7, Charter Oak State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Charter Oak State College is a small public school located in New Britain, Connecticut that handed out 53 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $27,866 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Charter Oak State College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,252 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
NHTI-Concord’s Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region ranking. NHTI is a public institution located in Concord, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $19,564 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, NHTI graduates make an average of $39,871 annually. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Endicott College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Beverly, Massachusetts, and it awarded 472 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $21,255 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $470. Once they receive their degree, Endicott graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,248 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 678 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from SNHU accumulate an average of $30,063 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $294, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, SNHU graduates make an average of $46,640 annually. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list. UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 211 degrees to qualified students.
On average, students take out $23,018 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $288.After graduating from UMass Amherst, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,385 during the early years of their career. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.
Kennebec Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list. Fairfield, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Kennebec Valley Community College accumulate an average of $16,107 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Landmark College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region ranking. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Putney, Vermont, and it awarded 16 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $35,553 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $641 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Landmark College graduates make an average of $20,015 annually. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
Fisher College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #14 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 14 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Fisher College accumulate an average of $25,755 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Fisher College graduates make an average of $42,513 annually. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
University of Maine at Presque Isle landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular teaching programs. UMPI is located in Presque Isle, Maine and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 degrees to qualified students.
Degree recipients from UMPI accumulate an average of $24,100 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UMPI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,478 during the early year of their career. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
Norwich University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region list. Northfield, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Norwich accumulate an average of $22,678 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $345 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Norwich, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,424 during the early years of their career. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
Post University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region list. Post University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in Waterbury, Connecticut that handed out 77 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Post University accumulate an average of $34,644 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Post University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,761 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
With a ranking of #17, Tufts University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Tufts is a private not-for-profit institution located in Medford, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 45 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,823 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $704, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Tufts, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,524 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region ranking. Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 47 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $23,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $478. Once they receive their degree, Emmanuel Boston graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,282 during the early year of their career. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.
Fairfield University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #20 on the list. Fairfield U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 90 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,662 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $598 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Fairfield U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,065 during the early year of their career. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.
Champlain College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region ranking. Champlain is a private not-for-profit institution located in Burlington, Vermont. The school has a small population, and it awarded 37 degrees in 2020-2021.
Degree recipients from Champlain accumulate an average of $26,722 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $749, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Champlain graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $50,352 during the early year of their career. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
With a ranking of #22, Antioch University - New England did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working. Antioch University - New England is located in Keene, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 117 degrees to qualified students.
During the early years of their career, Antioch University - New England graduates make an average of $44,779 annually. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Hebrew College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list. Hebrew College is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. It awarded 1 degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Franklin Pierce University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Online Teaching Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Rindge, New Hampshire, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 20 degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, students take out $26,718 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $446 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Franklin Pierce graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $53,342 during the early year of their career. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students. It came in at #22 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Standish, Maine, and it awarded 77 degrees in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,622 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $582 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Saint Joseph’s Maine, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,620 during the early years of their career. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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