New England College of Business and Finance Data Reports Strong Student Retention Rates
4 of 5 Students Pursuing Online Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees Continued Second Year of Study
Boston, MA (May 14 , 2010) - Student retention data compiled by the New England College of Business and Finance (NECB), a Boston-based college that offers high-quality, business-focused online degree programs, indicates strong retention rates among its undergraduate and graduate students. NECB's retention analysis of its online associate's and online bachelor's degrees reflects a course completion rate of 95%, with 4 out of 5 undergraduate students having continued from a first year of study into a second year of study. The College's data also indicates a 92% retention rate in its online master's degree programs.
"NECB attributes these comparatively high rates of student success to a compelling online learning platform, our dedicated faculty, and the substantial support services we offer our student population of mainly working adults," said Dr. Howard Horton, President of the New England College of Business and Finance. "Our average retention rate is in the upper echelons for private colleges with associate's and bachelor's degrees as primary offerings," he added.
The retention rates at the exclusively online College have remained strong despite a weak economy that has imposed financial hardships, job losses, and relocations on many people, including students enrolled in NECB's online degree programs.
The College offers a range of engaging online business degree programs: Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Master of Science in Finance (MSF), and Master of Science in Business Ethics and Compliance (MBE). Students who apply for NECB's online master's degree programs are not required to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The online courses include a variety of student support services and a robust online library that now includes access to the Boston Regional Library System. For enrollment information, visit www.necb.edu or call 1-800-997-1673.
About New England College of Business and Finance
Founded in 1909, New England College of Business and Finance (NECB) is a leading Boston institution offering quality education and degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NECB empowers students with skills and expert knowledge taught by seasoned business leaders and research faculty, using state-of-the-art online courses. Serving students across the United States, NECB is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), and is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Online enrollments in the U.S. are growing at rates far in excess of the total higher education student population, with no signs of slowing, according to a recent national report by the Babson Survey Research Group. For information or to enroll in NECB, visit www.necb.edu or call 1-800-997-1673.
