Average

Score: 48/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

63/100 · earnings-weighted

Massachusetts Bay Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481

🌐 https://www.massbay.edu/

Massachusetts Bay Community College — tuition $576 in-state, $5,520 out-of-state

Massachusetts Bay Community College campus, Wellesley Hills, MA. Photo: Daderot, CC0 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: 16%

Outcomes

39/100

Affordability

B+

74/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

36/100

Prestige

23/100

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

3,973

Total Enrollment

16%

Graduation Rate

63%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$7,462

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Massachusetts Bay Community College ▼

41% 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

$2,239,949

Avg Monthly Rent

$3,842

1-Year Change

+6.6%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$52,654

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,504

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,500

Median debt at graduation

17.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

25%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 12% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 82nd 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College

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
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	$69,345	+6%	#187 of 560	#416	—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$43,602	$63,654	+9%	#48 of 176	#112	$7,173
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$32,202	$58,870	+21%	#67 of 547	#209	$6,480
Criminal Justice and Corrections	$45,144	$49,344	+6%	#158 of 426	#281	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$37,790	$45,864	+4%	#291 of 947	#699	$6,500

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 Massachusetts Bay Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $2,239,949
Avg rent near campus: $3,842/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02464 (2.8% cap, Newton)

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🏆 Where Massachusetts Bay Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

of 21 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

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

Financial Aid

66%

Receive Any Aid

42%

Receive Pell Grants

18%

Take Out Loans

$7,462

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,533
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,926
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,972
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,026
$110,001+	$13,263

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 76 grads/yr General Studies 53 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 31 grads/yr Sterile Processing Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 28 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Social Sciences, General 26 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 20 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 17 grads/yr Interior Design 17 grads/yr Computer Science 16 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 11 grads/yr Accounting 10 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 10 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 9 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Massachusetts Bay Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

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

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

3,973

Total Students

59%

Women

57%

Traditional Age (18-24)

41%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Hispanic 24%

Black 16%

Asian 6%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 41%

With Family 59%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,641 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 39%

Hybrid (Some Online) 27%

Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 57%

25-64 (Adult) 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Bay 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College?

Tuition at Massachusetts Bay 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 $7,462.

What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Bay Community College?

The graduation rate at Massachusetts Bay Community College is 16%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Massachusetts Bay Community College a good school?

Massachusetts Bay Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): 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 Massachusetts Bay Community College?

Massachusetts Bay Community College has a total enrollment of 3,973 students.

Is there rental demand near Massachusetts Bay Community College?

Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Massachusetts Bay Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,641 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Wellesley Hills area.

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