C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
26/100 · earnings-weighted

Mount Wachusett Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Gardner, Massachusetts 01440
Mount Wachusett Community College campus, Gardner, MA
Mount Wachusett Community College campus, Gardner, 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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%
Outcomes
C
45/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
D
38/100
Prestige
F
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

3,204
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,168
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Mount Wachusett Community College ▼

34% 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
$379,468
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,565
1-Year Change
+4.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$41,118
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,314
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,252
Median debt at graduation
23.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
43.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 15th 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 Mount Wachusett 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$74,618$83,155+3%#355 of 962#846$13,825
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$68,670$73,520+19%#55 of 237#128—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,503$61,089+25%#44 of 547#158$12,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27,226$60,626+30%#23 of 426#106$11,961
Business/Commerce$42,825$55,418+11%#80 of 205#129$8,274
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$44,710$50,002+18%#154 of 476#304$10,720
Computer and Information Sciences$38,975$45,678-16%#102 of 122#116$7,322
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$27,078$44,193+29%#5 of 93#27$4,691
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,600$43,842-1%#423 of 947#790$9,825
Human Services$22,370$43,514+10%#28 of 65#45$4,500

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 Mount Wachusett Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $379,468
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,565/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 01430 (3.9% cap, Ashburnham)

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🏆 Where Mount Wachusett Community College Ranks

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

#14
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
of 24 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $600 $5,520

Financial Aid

78%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$8,168
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,834
$30,001 - $48,000$6,156
$48,001 - $75,000$7,275
$75,001 - $110,000$11,509
$110,001+$13,921

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 93 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 67 grads/yr Human Services, General 52 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 50 grads/yr General Studies 45 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 35 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 30 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 24 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 24 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 24 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 23 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 13 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 12 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 11 grads/yr Child Care Provider/Assistant 11 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 10 grads/yr Child Development 10 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Healthcare support workers, all other
$46k/yr 109,700 jobs
Social and community service managers
$78k/yr 219,800 jobs
Community and social service specialists, all other
$55k/yr 119,200 jobs
Social and human service assistants
$45k/yr 449,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,204
Total Students
66%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
34%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Hispanic 23%
Black 10%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 34%
With Family 66%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,077 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 47%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 26%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Mount Wachusett 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 Mount Wachusett Community College?
Tuition at Mount Wachusett Community College is $600 for in-state students and $5,520 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,168.
What is the graduation rate at Mount Wachusett Community College?
The graduation rate at Mount Wachusett Community College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Mount Wachusett Community College a good school?
Mount Wachusett Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): 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 Mount Wachusett Community College?
Mount Wachusett Community College has a total enrollment of 3,204 students.
Is there rental demand near Mount Wachusett Community College?
Yes! Approximately 34% of students at Mount Wachusett Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,077 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Gardner area.

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