C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
24/100 · earnings-weighted

Anna Maria College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Paxton, Massachusetts 01612
Anna Maria College campus, Paxton, MA
Anna Maria College campus, Paxton, MA. Photo: John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
F
18/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
B+
79/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,332
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
90%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Anna Maria College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,651
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$63,110
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
46.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 9th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Anna Maria College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Fire Protection$81,637$110,044+27%#1 of 19#9$23,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,045$88,554+-0%#414 of 966#891$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$76,013+37%#11 of 660#47$25,500
Social Work—$61,652+19%#28 of 420#172$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$56,774-17%#916 of 1176#1115$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $563,036
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,620/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01608 (8.0% cap, Worcester)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,332 $40,332
Total Cost (On-Campus) $63,374 $63,374

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
46%
Receive Pell Grants
74%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 76 grads/yr Public Administration 72 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 64 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 52 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Social Work 21 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 17 grads/yr Psychology, General 12 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 9 grads/yr Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other 9 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 6 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 6 grads/yr Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 6 grads/yr General Studies 6 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 5 grads/yr Human Services, General 5 grads/yr Digital Arts 4 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3 grads/yr Counseling Psychology 3 grads/yr Digital Marketing 3 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Anna Maria College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$106k/yr 160,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
General and operations managers
$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
$102k/yr 216,700 jobs
Postmasters and mail superintendents
$93k/yr 13,100 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Student Demographics

1,332
Total Students
37%
Women
76%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 12%
Black 11%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 17%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 76%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Anna Maria College?
Anna Maria College has an acceptance rate of 90%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Anna Maria College?
Tuition at Anna Maria College is $40,332 for in-state students and $40,332 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Anna Maria College?
The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Anna Maria College a good school?
Anna Maria College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Anna Maria College?
Anna Maria College has a total enrollment of 1,332 students. Most students (76%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology