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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 36 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our analysis found Boston University to be the most popular school for trade school students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 4,998 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Boston U, expect to pay an average of $62,360 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,413 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Boston U. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 2% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular trade school schools in Massachusetts. MCPHS University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 932 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $37,230 to cover tuition and fees at MCPHS University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,947 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MCPHS University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 1% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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Out of the 36 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Berklee College of Music landed the # 3 spot on the list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1,509 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Berklee College of Music, expect to pay an average of $48,330 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,266 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 40% were women.
Online courses are available at Berklee College of Music, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 4,498 students in 2021-2022.
Northeastern does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $60,192. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,303 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northeastern does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Out of the 36 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Springfield College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Springfield College is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 522 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Springfield College is $41,694. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,331 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Springfield College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 3% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Worcester State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,103 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $10,786 in tuition and fees if they attend Worcester State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $16,866. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,891 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Worcester State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.
Regis College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Weston, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 387 students in 2021-2022.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Regis College accumulate an average of $20,990 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Regis College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #8, Bay Path University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bay Path is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It awarded 360 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,413 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bay Path. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Stonehill College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Easton, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 651 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Stonehill, expect to pay an average of $50,762 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Stonehill accumulate an average of $23,204 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Stonehill, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 0% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Salem State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Salem State University is a medium-sized public school located in Salem, Massachusetts that handed out 1,305 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,978 in tuition and fees if they attend Salem State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,961. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,010 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Salem State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 75% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a fairly large public school located in Lowell, Massachusetts that handed out 2,884 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend UMass Lowell full time pay an average of $16,182 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $34,550. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMass Lowell accumulate an average of $23,603 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.
UMass Lowell does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 28% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Bridgewater State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Bridgewater State is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 2,074 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Bridgewater State full time pay an average of $11,051 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,191. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,667 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.
Bridgewater State does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2020-2021 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #13, Merrimack College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in North Andover, Massachusetts, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,043 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Merrimack does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $49,196. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,579 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Merrimack does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 19% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #13, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 582 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,397 to cover tuition and fees at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,186 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 63% took at least some of their classes online.
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Western New England University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 593 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Western New England is $44,500. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Western New England accumulate an average of $22,547 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
Western New England does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts list. Maritime is located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 316 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Maritime full time pay an average of $10,634 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,522. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Maritime accumulate an average of $22,269 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 13% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Maritime, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 7% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #17 on the list. MCLA is a very small public school situated in North Adams, Massachusetts. It awarded 282 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $11,590 in tuition and fees if they attend MCLA full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $20,535. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from MCLA accumulate an average of $22,915 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MCLA does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 26% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Fitchburg State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Fitchburg State is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 821 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Fitchburg State full time pay an average of $10,921 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,001. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,636 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.
Fitchburg State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 51% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1,284 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $14,854 in tuition and fees if they attend UMass Dartmouth full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,992. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UMass Dartmouth accumulate an average of $24,443 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMass Dartmouth does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 31% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #20, Assumption University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 548 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Assumption does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $47,508. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,591 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Assumption does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2020-2021 about 2% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #21, Westfield State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. This small public school is located in Westfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1,148 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Westfield full time pay an average of $11,500 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,580. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Westfield accumulate an average of $21,565 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Westfield. During the 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #22, Cambridge College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 233 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,265 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cambridge College. In fact, around 66% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Fisher College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 188 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
Fisher College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,150. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,442 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Fisher College. In fact, around 57% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree trade school programs. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
BFIT does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,550. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.
Online courses are available at BFIT, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #25, Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 114 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,548 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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