Your Right to Know: HEOA Information.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 contains numerous federal reporting and disclosure requirements for information from various administrative areas of higher education institutions. In order to make this information readily available, the Department of Institutional Effectiveness has created this webpage which is designed to provide quick access to this data.

Below are general consumer information subject areas, which provide links to references, reports and additional details.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (Public Law 110-315) (HEOA) was enacted on August 14, 2008, and reauthorizes the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA).

Charter and Program Registration

Northeast College of Health Sciences was granted an Absolute Charter by the New York State Board of Regents on behalf of the New York State Education Department of the University of the State of New York.

Northeast College of Health Sciences' Doctor of Chiropractic degree program, the Master of Science degree program in Diagnostic Imaging, the Master of Science degree program in Applied Clinical Nutrition, the Master of Science degree program in Clinical Anatomy, the Master of Science degree program in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction, the Bachelor of Professional Studies degree program, the Bachelor of Science degree program in Health Care Administration, the Associate of Applied Science degree in radiologic technology, the Associate of Applied Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography, and the Massage Therapy certificate program  are registered by the New York State Education Department of the University of the State of New York.

New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Office of College and University Evaluation - www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue
Office of the Professions - www.op.nysed.gov

Institutional Accreditation

Northeast College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801 267.284.5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education has noted the following credential levels included in the scope of Northeast College of Health Sciences* accreditation: Postsecondary award (1-2 years), to offer ONE program, Massage Therapy; Associate's degree or equivalent; Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree or equivalent; and Doctor's degree - Professional Practice.

Next scheduled evaluation site visit: 2025-26
Last Accredited: 2016
Continuously accredited since: 1985

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) - www.msche.org

Programmatic Accreditation

Chiropractic

The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Northeast College of Health Sciences is awarded ;accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 10105 E. Via Linda, Suite 103 – 3642, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: 480.443-8877.

Next scheduled evaluation site visit: 2024 
Last Reaccredited: 2016 
Continuously accredited since: 1979

Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) - www.cce-usa.org

Online Programs

Northeast College of Health Sciences (Northeast) is an institutional member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Initiative (SARA).

Initial responsibility for the investigation and resolution of student complaints resides with the institution against which the complaint is made. Northeast's internal complaint process is located in the Student Guide and should be followed to completion.

If a person bringing a complaint is not satisfied with the outcome of the institutional process for handling complaints, the complaint (except for complaints about grades or student conduct violations) may be appealed, within two years of the incident about which the complaint is made, to the SARA portal entity in New York.

Students residing outside New York State who have concerns resulting from distance education courses offered by Northeast, and are unsatisfied with the outcome of the internal institutional complaint process, may contact the appropriate state agency contact listed here.

Credit Hour Policy

Loan Default Rates

Northeast's 2019 Federal student loan three-year cohort default rate is 0.0%.

The 2019 Federal student loan three-year cohort default rate for all borrowers nationwide is 2.3%.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Northeast's doctor of chiropractic program is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education. Prospective and enrolled students are encouraged to research licensure requirements for the state that they reside in and/or intend to reside in as licensure requirements vary from state to state*.

*Each state's licensure regulations is distinct. In order to ensure individual licensure eligibility for any/all states that there is a desire to practice in, review of the specific Chiropractic State Board information prior to matriculation as well as periodically until graduation is highly recommended. While Northeast 's doctor of chiropractic curriculum prepares students to meet state licensure requirements, each applicant/student is responsible to obtain information to ensure that they can meet the requirements/qualifications for the state's specific licensure requirements.

Review Licensure Requirements State-by-State

The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards website is a resource for prospective and enrolled students. Review this resource for contact information and the requirements for individual state licensing boards. State board licensing requirements are subject to change. Prior to enrolling, Northeast recommends contacting the state licensing board where there is interest to practice to ensure licensure requirements can be met. Northeast also recommends checking the requirements regularly after enrollment.

Chiropractic Licensing Board Directory

Graduation Rates

DC Degree Completion Rates

The following table shows the overall average of the two most recent year's completion rates by trimester which are calculated at the 150% of the normal completion time.

Northeast College of Health Sciences Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DCP)
Normal Length of Program: 10 Trimesters
Entrance Term # of Students Matriculated in Entrance Term Term 15 Trimesters After Entrance Term # Students in Column A That Graduated by Term in Column C Completion Rate at the 150th Percentile
Fall 2016 117 Spring 2021 99 85%
Winter 2017 38 Fall 2021 32 84%
Spring 2017 24 Winter 2022 22 92%
 
Fall 2017 126 Spring 2022 113 90%
Winter 2018 32 Fall 2022 26 81%
Spring 2018 23 Winter 2023 20 87%
2-YR TOTAL 360   321 87%

Doctor of Chiropractic

Northeast's Doctor of Chiropractic program has a graduation rate of 89.5%. This rate represents the percentage of students entering the Fall 2018 cohort and earning the Doctor of Chiropractic degree within the maximum timeframe.

Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition

Northeast's Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition program has a graduation rate of 71.4%. This rate represents the percentage of students entering the Fall 2020 cohort and earning the M.S.A.C.N. degree from Northeast within the maximum timeframe.

Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction

Northeast's Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction program has a graduation rate of 60%. This rate represents the percentage of students entering the Fall 2020 cohort and earning the M.S.H.A.P.I. degree from Northeast within the maximum timeframe.

National Board Scores

Doctor of Chiropractic Board Scores

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners - First Time Pass Rates

2-year average (2021-22)
  US Programs Northeast College
NBCE Part I 65% 66%
NBCE Part II 66% 76%
NBCE Part III 76% 81%
NBCE Part IV 90% 89%
NBCE Physiotherapy 90% 93%

Licensing Exam Success Rates

In keeping with the CCE Policy 56 requiring public disclosure of student performance, accredited U.S. programs must disclose up to date results of student performance on national board examinations on the program website. The table below outlines annual and overall weighted averages of the four most recent years' licensing exam success rates.

Calendar Year
(Last 4 years)
Number of Graduates Number of Graduates Passing All Parts of Licensing exams* or are licensed to practice chiropractic within six (6) months post-graduation Percentage of Graduates Passing All Parts of licensing exams* or are licensed to practice chiropractic within six (6) months post-graduation
2019 144 128 89%
2020 174 146 84%
2021 154 140 91%
2022 112 98 88%
Total 584 512 88%

* Note: The table reflects all Northeast graduates passing National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Parts I-IV, or the Canadian Chiropractic Examining Board (CCEB) Components A-C, or have provided proof of licensure to practice chiropractic in a state, province, or country in lieu of licensing exam performance.