C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
50/100 · earnings-weighted

Bunker Hill Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02129
Bunker Hill Community College campus, Boston, MA
Bunker Hill Community College campus, Boston, MA. Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, 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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 19%
Outcomes
D
41/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
D
37/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

8,545
Total Enrollment
19%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,669
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Bunker Hill Community College ▼

44% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,023,177
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,627
1-Year Change
+4.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$47,618
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$39,847
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
13.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
37.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 59th percentile among associate-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 Bunker Hill Community College

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$88,075+10%#19 of 59#41—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$66,980$77,826+35%#36 of 290#79$8,675
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants—$70,744+26%#79 of 757#247—
Computer and Information Sciences—$70,628+39%#6 of 43#12—
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications—$68,014+36%#1 of 25#3—
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$48,013$63,679-4%———
Computer Programming—$61,270+8%#8 of 17#13—
Accounting and Related Services—$60,697+36%#9 of 101#16—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$58,351+23%#31 of 120#51—
Legal Support Services—$55,826+12%#22 of 42#25—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$38,780$55,170+23%#13 of 100#26—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$35,298$46,347+31%#23 of 496#112—
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$45,950-20%#135 of 176#148—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$44,141$45,942+34%#24 of 637#93—
Psychology—$39,292-13%———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$36,953+7%#14 of 40#30—

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 Bunker Hill Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,023,177
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,627/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02150 (3.9% cap, Chelsea)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $576 $5,520

Financial Aid

72%
Receive Any Aid
54%
Receive Pell Grants
8%
Take Out Loans
$7,669
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,847
$30,001 - $48,000$6,653
$48,001 - $75,000$9,288
$75,001 - $110,000$11,291

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 113 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 93 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 77 grads/yr Psychology, General 66 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 49 grads/yr Computer Science 44 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 44 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 29 grads/yr Information Science/Studies 27 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 27 grads/yr Accounting 19 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 19 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 18 grads/yr Information Technology 17 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 17 grads/yr Engineering, General 16 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 16 grads/yr Computer Programming, Other 16 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 15 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Bunker Hill Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,545
Total Students
59%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
44%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%
Hispanic 30%
Black 22%
Asian 9%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,777 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 32%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 32%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bunker Hill Community College?
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 Bunker Hill Community College?
Tuition at Bunker Hill Community College is $576 for in-state students and $5,520 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,669.
What is the graduation rate at Bunker Hill Community College?
The graduation rate at Bunker Hill Community College is 19%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Bunker Hill Community College a good school?
Bunker Hill Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): 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 Bunker Hill Community College?
Bunker Hill Community College has a total enrollment of 8,545 students.
Is there rental demand near Bunker Hill Community College?
Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Bunker Hill Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,777 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Boston area.

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