Average

Score: 50/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

84/100 · earnings-weighted

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02116

🌐 www.bfit.edu/

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology — tuition $18,306

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology campus, Boston, MA. Photo: Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, CC BY-SA 4.0 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 (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 47%

Outcomes

B+

74/100

Affordability

36/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

49/100

Prestige

17/100

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

592

Total Enrollment

47%

Graduation Rate

100%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$57,556

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$50,583

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$12,000

Median debt at graduation

45.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

39.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 95th percentile among certificate-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 Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Median pay of associate'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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	—	$76,643	+18%	#6 of 39	#23	—
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions	$44,504	$56,306	+16%	#7 of 13	#8	$14,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$36,032	$53,975	-8%	#126 of 176	#165	$12,000
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$35,970	$50,206	-9%	#11 of 14	#13	$12,000

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

The Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $1,341,949
Avg rent near campus: $3,585/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02114 (3.8% cap, Boston)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$18,306	$18,306

Financial Aid

87%

Receive Any Aid

56%

Receive Pell Grants

62%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 105 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 38 grads/yr Electrician 35 grads/yr Construction Management, General 14 grads/yr Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 11 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 10 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 7 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 6 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 5 grads/yr Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist 3 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 1 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers

$60k/yr 425,200 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Student Demographics

592

Total Students

20%

Women

53%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 19%

Hispanic 27%

Black 27%

Asian 6%

Two or More 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%

Hybrid (Some Online) 33%

Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%

25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Tuition at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is $18,306 for in-state students and $18,306 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

The graduation rate at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is 47%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology a good school?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): 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 Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology?

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 592 students.

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