In Massachusetts, the median earnings of community college students 10 years after entry are about $51,800 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars).
This state figure is the median of the medians of the state's community colleges.
The earnings include former students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
The colleges with the highest median earnings are listed below (where data is available).
Median Earnings Range: $37,211
$87,823
State Figure: $51,800
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry Trends (2008-2023)
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges with a value differ by period. The line does not show inflation-adjusted growth for a fixed group of colleges.
Massachusetts Community Colleges by Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
College
Median Earnings
Location
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $87,823
170 Governors Ave
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 306-6600
Medford, MA 02155
(781) 306-6600
Rank: #22.
Laboure College of Healthcare
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $84,123
303 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 322-3500
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 322-3500
Rank: #33.
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $75,046
53 Adams Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 941-7040
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 941-7040
Rank: #44.
National Aviation Academy of New England
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $72,372
130 Baker Ave Extension
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 274-8448
Concord, MA 01742
(781) 274-8448
Rank: #55.
Lasell University ![Lasell University Photo]( "Lasell University Photo")
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $64,330
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 243-2000
Newton, MA 02466
(617) 243-2000
Rank: #66.
FINE Mortuary College
Private for-profit
Median Earnings: $62,057
150 Kerry Place
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-1211
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-1211
Rank: #77.
Bay Path University
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $57,958
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-1000
Longmeadow, MA 01106
(413) 565-1000
Rank: #88.
Quincy College
Public
Median Earnings: $55,527
1250 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-1700
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-1700
Rank: #99.
Median Earnings: $55,472
50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(781) 239-3000
Rank: #1010.
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $54,555
84 Alford Road
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 644-4400
Rank: #1111.
Middlesex Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $54,021
591 Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
(800) 818-3434
Bedford, MA 01730
(800) 818-3434
Rank: #1212.
North Bennet Street School
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $53,769
150 North Street
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-0155
Boston, MA 02109
(617) 227-0155
Rank: #1313.
Fisher College ![Fisher College Photo - Located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, Fisher College provides students a unique learning experience. From internships on Newbury Street to experiential learning in our brand new biology lab, students graduate Fisher with a resume ready to hit the ground running. We are Fisher College - it's nice to meet you!]( "Fisher College Photo - Located in the heart of Boston's historic Back Bay neighborhood, Fisher College provides students a unique learning experience. From internships on Newbury Street to experiential learning in our brand new biology lab, students graduate Fisher with a resume ready to hit the ground running. We are Fisher College - it's nice to meet you!")
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $52,749
118 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 236-8800
Rank: #1414.
Median Earnings: $51,866
1 Ferncroft Rd
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 762-4000
Danvers, MA 01923
(978) 762-4000
Rank: #1515.
Median Earnings: $51,734
250 New Rutherford Ave
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
Boston, MA 02129
(617) 228-2000
Rank: #1616.
Median Earnings: $51,435
670 West Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 853-2300
Rank: #1717.
Massasoit Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $50,480
One Massasoit Boulevard
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-9100
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 588-9100
Rank: #1818.
Median Earnings: $49,727
100 Elliott Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3000
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 556-3000
Rank: #1919.
Cape Cod Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $48,297
2240 Iyannough Rd
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-2131
West Barnstable, MA 02668
(508) 362-2131
Rank: #2020.
Dean College
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $47,982
99 Main Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1900
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 541-1900
Rank: #2121.
Bristol Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $47,512
777 Elsbree St
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 357-2811
Fall River, MA 02720
(774) 357-2811
Rank: #2222.
Greenfield Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $47,015
One College Dr
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-1000
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413) 775-1000
Rank: #2323.
Median Earnings: $46,748
444 Green St
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-6600
Rank: #2424.
Roxbury Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $46,578
1234 Columbus Ave
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(857) 701-1200
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(857) 701-1200
Rank: #2525.
Median Earnings: $45,410
1 Armory Sq
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 781-7822
Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 781-7822
Rank: #2626.
Berkshire Community College ![Berkshire Community College Photo]( "Berkshire Community College Photo")
Public
Median Earnings: $44,851
1350 West Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-4660
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-4660
Rank: #2727.
Holyoke Community College
Public
Median Earnings: $44,609
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2000
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2000
Rank: #2828.
Urban College of Boston
Private not-for-profit
Median Earnings: $37,211
2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 449-7070
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 449-7070
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in Massachusetts?
The median earnings 10 years after entry at community colleges in Massachusetts are $51,800 per year (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars). This is the median of the medians of the state's colleges, and it includes students who attended, whether or not they graduated.
Which community colleges in Massachusetts have the highest median earnings 10 years after entry?
The community colleges in Massachusetts with the highest median earnings 10 years after entry include Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, Laboure College of Healthcare and Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing.
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