Massachusetts Trade Schools
Massachusetts ranked #31 in the nation for trade school degrees handed out in 2019. Around 9,199 students received some type of diploma that year. Massachusetts colleges offer students average in-student tuition of $19,783 per year, while students attending fron out-of-state may pay something more like $23,375 per year.
About 61% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $7,666 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 8 to 1.
94% of NETTTS students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,501 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from NETTTS is $35,700.
The total student population at Quinsigamond Community College is 6,942, which includes 2,425 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.
Roughly 41% of students at Quinsigamond Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,925 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Quinsigamond Community College is $30,100.
There are 196 students at Jupiter Beauty Academy in total, 16 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Approximately 3% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $2,917 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 15.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
There are 1,699 full-time undergraduates at STCC, and 4,327 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Approximately 17% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,222 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.1% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $26,800 during the early-career years.
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.
Roughly 23% of students at North Shore Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,839 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.5% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,500 during the early-career years.
The total student population at Northern Essex Community College is 4,715, which includes 1,474 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 21 to 1.
Roughly 20% of students at NECC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,239 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.6% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,500 during the early-career years.
The total student population at MotoRing Technical Training Institute is 292, which includes 228 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
Roughly 66% of students at MTTI take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,546 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MTTI is $26,300.
There are 9,924 students at BHCC in total, 3,459 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.
Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,033 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.4% is close to the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $29,300 during the early-career years.
There are 16,872 undergraduates at Boston U, of which 16,026 are full-time, and there are 32,718 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at Boston U. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
This a very selective school with only 20% of students getting accepted. Of the accepted students, 42% are men and 58% are women.
Roughly 26% of students at Boston U take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $10,878 a year. Boston U has a 1.4% 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 $49,200.
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.
Approximately 25% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $4,254 a year. The student loan default rate of 11.3% is very similar to the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MassBay Community College is $31,200.
Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 13.8% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Universal Technical Institute with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,000 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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 17 to 1.
21% of Middlesex Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,493 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 8.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,300 during the early-career years.
There are 6,256 students at Bristol in total, 2,680 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Approximately 31% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,738 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 16.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $27,000 during the early-career years.
There are 463 students at BFIT in total, 323 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
Roughly 57% of students at BFIT take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,446 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 17.0% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from BFIT with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $32,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is 326, which includes 142 full-time undergraduates. Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics has a freshman retention rate of 89%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.
Roughly 54% of students at Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,111 a year. The student loan default rate of 4.7% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics is $25,700.
There are 326 full-time undergraduates at Lincoln Tech - Somerville, and 458 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 31 to 1.
Approximately 74% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,807 a year. The student loan default rate of 8.0% means most graduates are not struggling to pay off their loans.
Students who graduate from Lincoln Tech - Somerville with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $23,400 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester is 240, which includes 237 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.
Roughly 80% of students at Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,936 a year. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester has a 2.3% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.
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.
Roughly 64% of students at Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,916 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 18.3% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $22,200 during the early-career years.
There are 2,016 full-time undergraduates at Massasoit Community College, and 5,665 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
Roughly 17% of students at Massasoit Community College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,562 a year. This school’s student loan default rate of 11.8% is close to the national average of 10.8%.
Students who graduate from Massasoit Community College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $29,000 during the early years of their career after graduation.
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 9 to 1.
Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,217 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 12.7% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $28,600 during the early-career years.
There are 3,970 undergraduates at MCPHS University, of which 3,705 are full-time, and there are 7,501 students altogether. For undergraduates at MCPHS University, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.
Around 91% of students who apply get accepted. Of the accepted students, 20% are men and 80% are women.
Approximately 71% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $17,169 a year. MCPHS University 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 MCPHS University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $75,700 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at Berklee College of Music is 6,631, of which 6,004 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,224 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
The school doesn’t accept everyone who applies - it has an acceptance rate of 52%. Of the accepted students, 54% are men and 46% are women.
38% of Berklee College of Music students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $14,689 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 6.9% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Berklee College of Music is $21,300.
The total student population at Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth is 190, which includes 96 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
Roughly 77% of students at Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,225 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 5.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!
Students who graduate from Spa Tech Institute-Plymouth with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $20,900 during the early years of their career after graduation.
The total student population at New England Hair Academy is 178, which includes 125 full-time undergraduates. New England Hair Academy has a freshman retention rate of 88%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.
Approximately 47% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,545 a year.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from New England Hair Academy is $17,800.
There are 4,209 students at Holyoke Community College in total, 1,485 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.
33% of Holyoke Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $3,439 a year. Students should know that the student default rate at this school is 14.4% which is higher than the national average of 10.8%.
The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Holyoke Community College is $26,000.
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