Cost of BCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $17,889 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,972 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,588 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,560 |
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| Average net price after aid | $8,257 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $7,197 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,117 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,352 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,717 |
| $110,001+ | $10,882 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with BCC's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at BCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 26 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 25 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 21 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (18)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 124 | $86,821 | $11,121 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 63 | $35,840 | $13,516 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 9 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 24 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Greenfield Community College | Greenfield | $7,949 | — | $47,015 |
| Roxbury Community College | Roxbury Crossing | $11,168 | — | $46,578 |
| Quincy College | Quincy | $16,530 | — | $55,527 |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable | $7,964 | — | $48,297 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner | $4,452 | — | $46,748 |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke | $6,427 | — | $44,609 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill | $6,427 | — | $49,727 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills | $1,756 | — | $55,472 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does BCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $17,889 a year (tuition and fees: $5,972 in-state, $11,588 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $8,257 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,197.
How much do BCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,851 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 17th of 19 similar colleges in Massachusetts.
What is BCC's graduation rate?
31% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.