In NEC’s Health Studies, BA program, you will gain a broad exposure to biology, psychology, and exercise science as they apply to humans and their environment. You can use this foundational knowledge to pursue a career in community health or health education, or you can
combine this major with business coursework to prepare you for a career in healthcare administration.
Employment in health-related fields continues to grow at one of the fastest rates of any industry in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare occupations are projected to add about 1.9 million job openings annually from 2024 to 2034, driven by aging populations, chronic disease prevention efforts, and the expansion of community-based care.
Health Studies graduates can help meet workforce needs in hospitals, public health departments, fitness facilities, long-term care facilities, and community organizations.
Students in NEC’s BA in Health Studies program will learn to:
For more than a decade, NEC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) has been quietly helping students embark on their science and healthcare careers. Each summer, students do real research and present their work at the NH-INBRE Conference.
Right: Professor James Newcomb and NEC students at the 2021 NH-INBRE Annual Meeting
Right: NEC students and faculty at the 2025 NH-INBRE Annual Meeting
New England College (NEC) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, NEC is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the top five liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire.
NEC offers 60 associate and bachelor’s degrees, as well as more than 20 master’s degrees and two doctoral degree programs, all delivered by dedicated faculty focused on giving students opportunities to live what they learn. With access to many clubs, outdoor activities, natural areas, internships, and professor-led trips, NEC students have many ways to meet new people and try new things.
At NEC, the world is your classroom.
New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in the state, as acknowledged by US News & World Report, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.
New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as a leading college in NH, as acknowledged by EduRank, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.
New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best ten colleges in NH, as acknowledged by Research.com, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.
New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, as acknowledged by Research.com, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.