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In 2021, 8,710 students received a trade school degree from a college in Massachusetts, making it rank #31 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in Massachusetts is $21,173 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $24,078 a year.
An estimated 59% of college students in Massachusetts take out loans, with the average loan amount being $7,050 per year.
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There are 193 full-time undergraduates at NETTTS, and 193 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
83% of NETTTS students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,426 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.4% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NETTTS is $49,186.
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There are 2,425 full-time undergraduates at Quinsigamond Community College, and 6,942 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
Roughly 37% of students at Quinsigamond Community College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,295 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,442 during the early-career years.
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There are 4,327 students at STCC in total, 1,699 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
22% of STCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $4,059 a year. The student loan default rate of 3.2% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from STCC is $31,807.
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There are 326 full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Tech - Somerville, and 458 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 28 to 1.
Approximately 74% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,290 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Lincoln Tech - Somerville is $29,378.
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There are 228 full-time undergraduates at MTTI, and 292 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
Roughly 60% of students at MTTI take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,806 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from MTTI with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $43,377 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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There are 196 students at Jupiter Beauty Academy in total, 16 are full-time undergraduates. Jupiter Beauty Academy has a freshman retention rate of 86%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.
Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $1,900 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.2% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
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There are 4,783 students at North Shore Community College in total, 1,659 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
21% of North Shore Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,020 a year. North Shore Community College has a 3.0% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from North Shore Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,822 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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There are 1,474 full-time undergraduates at NECC, and 4,715 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 20 to 1.
Approximately 14% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $3,600 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NECC is $35,288.
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The total student population at Bunker Hill Community College is 9,924, which includes 3,459 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Roughly 6% of students at BHCC take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,641 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from BHCC with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $39,113 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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There are 1,938 full-time undergraduates at Middlesex Community College, and 6,885 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Roughly 13% of students at Middlesex Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,217 a year. Middlesex Community College has a 2.4% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Middlesex Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $38,033 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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The total student population at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is 326, which includes 142 full-time undergraduates. The freshman retention rate at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is 90%, which is great when compared to the national average of 68%.
Roughly 55% of students at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,959 a year. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics has a 0.6% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,993 during the early-career years.
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The total student population at Boston University is 32,718, of which 16,872 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,026 are full-time. For undergraduates at Boston U, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.
The acceptance rate at Boston U is 19%, making it one of the most selective schools in the country. Of the accepted students, 47% are men and 53% are women.
Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,475 a year. Boston U has a 0.5% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Boston U is $62,743.
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There are 317 students at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy in total, 188 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
Approximately 59% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,541 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 2.4% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy is $23,509.
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The total student population at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 7,501, of which 3,970 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,705 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at MCPHS University is 4.2 years.
Around 98% of students who apply get accepted. Around 19% of accepted students are men, and 81% are women.
Approximately 68% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $14,284 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MCPHS University is $84,319.
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There are 240 students at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester in total, 237 are full-time undergraduates. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.
Approximately 79% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,716 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 1.6% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
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There are 323 full-time undergraduates at BFIT, and 463 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
55% of BFIT students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,242 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.7% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from BFIT is $38,580.
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There are 1,181 full-time undergraduates at MassBay Community College, and 3,762 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
Roughly 20% of students at MassBay Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,088 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.8% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from MassBay Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $40,057 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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There are 280 students at National Aviation Academy of New England in total, 280 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.
Approximately 78% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $12,295 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.9% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from National Aviation Academy of New England is $53,323.
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The total student population at Bristol Community College is 6,256, which includes 2,680 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
39% of Bristol students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,116 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 3.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,905 during the early-career years.
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The total student population at Mount Wachusett Community College is 3,187, which includes 1,021 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
22% of MWCC students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,161 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.1% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MWCC is $36,125.
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The total student population at New England Hair Academy is 178, which includes 125 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Roughly 58% of students at New England Hair Academy take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,880 a year.
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There are 6,004 undergraduates at Berklee College of Music, of which 4,224 are full-time, and there are 6,631 students altogether. It takes the average Berklee College of Music undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.
About 55% of students who apply get accepted. Around 54% of accepted students are men, and 46% are women.
Roughly 40% of students at Berklee College of Music take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $12,672 a year. The student loan default rate of 2.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from Berklee College of Music with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $24,119 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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There are 96 full-time undergraduates at Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth, and 190 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 26 to 1.
Approximately 86% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,343 a year. Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $27,800 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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There are 15,156 undergraduates at Northeastern, of which 15,131 are full-time, and there are 22,905 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Northeastern. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
This a very selective school with only 18% of students getting accepted. Around 39% of accepted students are men, and 61% are women.
Roughly 45% of students at Northeastern take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,086 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.5% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Northeastern is $71,049.
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The total student population at Spa Tech Institute-Westboro is 164, which includes 84 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Approximately 81% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,219 a year. Spa Tech Institute-Westboro has a 0.8% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,800 during the early-career years.
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