Fisher College
School Highlights
- Fisher College serves 828 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
- Fisher College is one of 6 community colleges within Suffolk County, MA.
- The nearest community college to Fisher College is Bay State College (0.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Fisher College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 62% over five years.
| Fisher College | (MA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 78 staff | 96 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 828 students | 3,428 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 26:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 1,076 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 2,352 students |
| % Asian | 1% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% |
| % Black | 9% | 12% |
| % White | 33% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 6% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 42% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.59 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,400 | $35,500 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- It has been the tradition of Fisher College to serve the educational needs of different populations. In its Day Division, Fisher provides career and transfer programs in a small college setting. This division actively seeks a diverse student population reflecting a cross section of American and international cultures.
- The Division of Accelerated and Professional Studies offers degree and certificate programs both electronically and at locations in eastern Massachusetts to a broad spectrum of learners as well as to business and industry through courses, seminars, workshops, and training sessions. When it was founded in 1903, Fisher College emphasized vocational preparation for its first few decades. Since then curriculum plans and objectives have expanded.
- In 1952, Fisher was approved as a two-year college by the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and, in 1957, was given degree-granting powers. In 1970, Fisher gained membership in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., with accreditation. Today, students from all parts of America and from numerous foreign countries attend Fisher's Day Division. In January 1999 Fisher College was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer the Bachelor of Science in Management Degree. In December 2009 Fisher College was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. Today, the college offers a wide variety of Bachelor degree and concentration options, including Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fisher College is Bay State College (0.3 miles away).
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(617)348-6359 0.70810 - New England College of Business and FinancePrivate, for profit841 students | 0.90 Mi10 High St Ste 204
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(617)951-2350 0.90841 - 14,253 students | 1.50 Mi250 New Rutherford Ave
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617)228-2000 1.5014,253
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