Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at New England College
The 2025 average faculty salary is $68,980 at New England College across all academic ranks. NEC's faculty salary increased by 11.48% compared to the 2024 salary.
At New England College, by academic rank:
- The average professor salary is $77,309, representing a 15.74% increase from the previous year (+$10,516).
- The average associate professor salary is $68,419, representing a 6.68% increase from the previous year (+$4,282).
- The average assistant professor salary is $60,837, representing a 8.60% increase from the previous year (+$4,816).
- The average instructor salary is $48,600, representing a -9.24% decrease from the previous year (-$4,950).
Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart
This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at New England College for the most recent year and the prior year.
The side-by-side bars compare current versus previous salaries for each rank, while the line shows the percentage change to highlight increases, decreases, or no change.
Faculty Salary By Gender
The following tables show the average faculty salary by academic rank and gender at New England College.
At NEC, the average male faculty's salary is $71,402 and female faculty's is $66,480. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $4,922, with male faculty' annual salary being 7.4% higher than that of female faculty.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $68,980 +$7,105 (11.48%) |
$71,402 +$8,895 (14.23%) |
$66,480 +$5,463 (8.95%) |
| 9-Month Contract | No Faculty with 9-Month Contract | ||
| 10-Month Contract | $77,115 +$8,365 (12.17%) |
$79,385 +$9,932 (14.30%) |
$74,183 +$6,386 (9.42%) |
| 11-Month Contract | No Faculty with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | $88,098 | $93,400 | $87,340 |
The average salary for NEC's 19 Professor is $77,309. By gender, the average male professor salary is $80,620, and that of female professor is $73,630. The salary difference between male and female professor is $6,990, which means male professor's salary is 9.49% higher than female professor's salary.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $77,309 +$10,516 (15.74%) |
$80,620 +$11,259 (16.23%) |
$73,630 +$10,369 (16.39%) |
| 9-Month Contract | No Professor with 9-Month Contract | ||
| 10-Month Contract | $86,347 +$12,133 (16.35%) |
$90,883 +$13,815 (17.93%) |
$81,812 +$11,522 (16.39%) |
| 11-Month Contract | No Professor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | $93,400 | $93,400 | - |
The average salary for NEC's 28 Associate professor is $68,419. By gender, the average male associate professor salary is $68,711, and that of female associate professor is $67,893. The salary difference between male and female associate professor is $818, which means male associate professor's salary is 1.20% higher than female associate professor's salary.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $68,419 +$4,282 (6.68%) |
$68,711 +$6,032 (9.62%) |
$67,893 +$1,023 (1.53%) |
| 9-Month Contract | No Associate professor with 9-Month Contract | ||
| 10-Month Contract | $75,588 +$4,325 (6.07%) |
$76,346 +$6,703 (9.62%) |
$73,640 -$660 (-0.89%) |
| 11-Month Contract | No Associate professor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | $95,555 | - | $95,555 |
The average salary for NEC's 15 Assistant professor is $60,837. By gender, the average male assistant professor salary is $60,468, and that of female assistant professor is $60,971. The salary difference between male and female assistant professor is $503, which means male assistant professor's salary is 0.82% lower than female assistant professor's salary.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $60,837 +$4,816 (8.60%) |
$60,468 +$3,784 (6.68%) |
$60,971 +$5,613 (10.14%) |
| 9-Month Contract | No Assistant professor with 9-Month Contract | ||
| 10-Month Contract | $67,577 +$5,332 (8.57%) |
$67,187 +$4,205 (6.68%) |
$67,800 +$6,291 (10.23%) |
| 11-Month Contract | No Assistant professor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | $81,179 | - | $81,179 |
The average salary for NEC's 1 Instructor is $48,600.
| Contract Length | Total | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equated to 9-Month Contract | $48,600 -$4,950 (-9.24%) |
- - |
$48,600 -$9,900 (-16.92%) |
| 9-Month Contract | No Instructor with 9-Month Contract | ||
| 10-Month Contract | $54,000 -$5,500 (-9.24%) |
- - |
$54,000 -$11,000 (-16.92%) |
| 11-Month Contract | No Instructor with 11-Month Contract | ||
| 12-Month Contract | No Instructor with 12-Month Contract | ||
Faculty Salary Changes over Past 5 Years
The average salary for NEC faculty has increased 14.4%, from $59,050 to $68,980. Professor salaries increased by 21.22%, associate professor salaries increased by 9.39%, and assistant professor salaries increased by 9.81% at New England College.
| Year | All Faculty | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $59,050 | $60,907 | $61,992 | $54,871 | $49,185 |
| 2020 | $60,396 | $65,555 7.63% | $64,692 4.36% | $52,511 4.30% | $47,550 3.32% |
| 2021 | $56,590 | $60,452 7.78% | $60,531 6.43% | $50,475 3.88% | $47,345 0.43% |
| 2022 | $56,784 | $58,578 3.10% | $61,630 1.82% | $52,578 4.17% | $49,440 4.42% |
| 2023 | $57,339 | $52,713 10.01% | $65,750 6.69% | $52,333 0.47% | $48,600 1.70% |
| 2024 | $61,875 | $66,793 26.71% | $64,137 2.45% | $56,021 7.05% | $53,550 10.19% |
| 2025 | $68,980 | $77,309 15.74% | $68,419 6.68% | $60,837 8.60% | $48,600 9.24% |
| 5 Years Change | $9,930 14.40% | $16,402 21.22% | $6,427 9.39% | $5,966 9.81% | -$585 1.20% |
Faculty Salary Trends Chart by Academic Rank
This interactive faculty salary trends chart shows year-by-year average salaries for all faculty, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors at New England College. It highlights long-term salary growth, rank-by-rank changes, and historical comparisons to help evaluate compensation trends and academic rank salary patterns over the past 5 years.
How NEC Faculty Salary Compared?
NEC's average faculty salary is $68,980. NEC's faculty salary is slightly lower than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is lower than the average salary of four-years colleges in New Hampshire.
New England College is a Master's Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Master's Colleges, its salary is lower than national average and slightly lower than New Hampshire Master's Colleges.
| Average Faculty Salary | |
|---|---|
| New England College | $68,980 |
| Master's Colleges | $81,896 |
| New Hampshire Master's Colleges | $72,636 |
| National Average (Four-years Colleges) | $73,709 |
| Four-years New Hampshire Colleges | $81,100 |
Similar Schools' Faculty Salary
Compared to similar colleges such as Dartmouth College and Southern New Hampshire University, NEC's faculty salary is lower than the average salary ($84,071). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.
| Average Faculty Salary | Number of Faculty | |
|---|---|---|
| New England College | $68,980 | 588 |
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $181,089 | 955 |
| Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $88,245 | 9,531 |
| Saint Anselm College Manchester, NH | $88,124 | 220 |
| Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | $75,907 | 410 |
| Rivier University Nashua, NH | $73,424 | 238 |
| Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $64,743 | 121 |
| Thomas More College of Liberal Arts Merrimack, NH | $51,857 | 12 |
| Antioch University-New England Keene, NH | $49,181 | 147 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at NEC
Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at NEC, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.
What is the average faculty salary at NEC?
The average faculty salary at NEC is $68,980 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:
- Professors: $77,309
- Associate Professors: $68,419
- Assistant Professors: $60,837
- Instructors: $48,600
- Lecturers: N/A
How does NEC's faculty salary compare to similar schools?
Compared to similar schools, such as Dartmouth, SNHU, Saint Anselm and 6 other similar schools, NEC's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $84,071. Compare them in the table above.
How does NEC's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?
Compared to four-years colleges nationally, NEC's average faculty salary is slightly lower than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.
How does NEC's faculty salary compare to Master's Colleges nationally?
Compared to Master's Colleges nationally, NEC's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of Master's Colleges nationally, which is $81,896.
What are the salary trends for faculty at NEC?
The salary trends for faculty at NEC over the past few years show that the average salary has NEC's faculty salary increased by 11.48% compared to the 2024 salary. For more detailed trends by academic rank, please refer to the faculty salary trends table and chart above.
What is the gender pay difference among faculty at NEC?
The gender pay difference among faculty at NEC is higher for male faculty by $4,922 (7.4%).
How many faculty members are included in the salary data for NEC?
The salary data for NEC includes a total of 63 faculty members across all ranks.
How does NEC's faculty salary compare to state averages?
Compared to state averages for private 4-year college, NEC's average faculty salary is lower than the average faculty salary for colleges in New Hampshire, which is $81,100.