C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
45/100 · earnings-weighted

Quinsigamond Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Worcester, Massachusetts 01606
Quinsigamond Community College campus, Worcester, MA
Quinsigamond Community College campus, Worcester, 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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
41/100
Affordability
B
71/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
C
46/100
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

6,930
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,392
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Quinsigamond Community College ▼

33% 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
$447,915
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,341
1-Year Change
+2.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$45,949
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,351
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$16,575
Median debt at graduation
21.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 50th 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 Quinsigamond 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$74,992$89,801+11%#190 of 962#673$20,479
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$69,051$82,986+27%#45 of 560#139$21,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$66,252$80,448+30%#29 of 237#73$21,250
Engineering—$72,003-1%#40 of 53#47$11,834
Business/Commerce$42,618$59,139+18%#52 of 205#90$14,904
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,028$57,791+19%#81 of 547#233$14,415
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40,039$49,474+6%#156 of 426#276$15,298
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$33,524$47,092+7%#217 of 947#640$13,708
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—$42,736+1%#314 of 476#408—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences—$42,068-18%#44 of 50#48—
Human Services$36,101$41,092+4%#35 of 65#58$20,000
Computer Software and Media Applications$21,803$37,814-9%#30 of 39#36$19,235
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$31,901$34,222-9%#116 of 160#147$16,492
Psychology—$28,251-28%#105 of 106#106$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 Quinsigamond Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $447,915
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,341/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 $576 $5,520

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
36%
Take Out Loans
$7,392
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,787
$30,001 - $48,000$6,050
$48,001 - $75,000$6,169
$75,001 - $110,000$9,033
$110,001+$10,324

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 132 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 71 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 69 grads/yr General Studies 64 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 63 grads/yr Human Services, General 53 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 44 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 35 grads/yr Psychology, General 27 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 26 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 25 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 23 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 22 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 20 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19 grads/yr Pre-Engineering 19 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 17 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16 grads/yr Computer Graphics 16 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Quinsigamond 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
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

Student Demographics

6,930
Total Students
61%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
33%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Hispanic 24%
Black 16%
Asian 6%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 33%
With Family 67%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,266 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Quinsigamond 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 Quinsigamond Community College?
Tuition at Quinsigamond 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 $7,392.
What is the graduation rate at Quinsigamond Community College?
The graduation rate at Quinsigamond Community College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Quinsigamond Community College a good school?
Quinsigamond Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (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 (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 Quinsigamond Community College?
Quinsigamond Community College has a total enrollment of 6,930 students.
Is there rental demand near Quinsigamond Community College?
Yes! Approximately 33% of students at Quinsigamond Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,266 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Worcester area.

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