Massachusetts Bay Community College, MA
Public
2-Year • Medium
Associate's College • High Transfer • Traditional and Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Massachusetts Bay Community College Rankings
Affordability80
Retention4
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity77
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Massachusetts Bay Community College
-
Bachelor’s
60%
Associate’s
40%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences<1%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
Engineering Technologies6%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs27%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting6%
Legal Professions and Studies1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities23%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Science Technologies2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Massachusetts Bay Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Massachusetts Bay Community College
$5K
In-State Tuition
$10K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Massachusetts Bay Community College
20%
Receive Federal Loans
$4K
Median Federal Debt
57%
Repayment Rate
$70
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 6% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $3K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $4K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $3K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $5K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $13K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $7K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $2K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $925 | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 53% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 57% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 63% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 66% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Massachusetts Bay Community College
54%
Retention Rate
26%
Transfer Rate
26%
Withdrawal Rate
18%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 11% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 18% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 24% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 12% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 22% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 20% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 21% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 30% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Massachusetts Bay Community College
87%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$17K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 85% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 82% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $17K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $66K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Massachusetts Bay Community College
3,496
Undergraduates
45%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 45% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 11% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Massachusetts Bay Community College, MA
Babson College
1 miles, S
Franklin W Olin College of Engineering
1 miles, S
Lasell University
2 miles, NE
Wellesley College
3 miles, SW