Becker College
School Highlights
- Becker College serves 2,021 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Becker College is one of 4 community colleges within Worcester County, MA.
- The nearest community college to Becker College is Quinsigamond Community College (3.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Becker College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Becker College | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 90 staff | 96 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,021 students | 3,428 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 26:1 |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 788 | 391 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| % Black | 5% | 12% |
| % White | 59% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 24% | 7% |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,800 | $35,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Becker College is Quinsigamond Community College (3.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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