Bristol Community College (Bristol)
Public two-year college in Fall River, MA that costs an average of $10,095 a year after financial aid and graduates 23% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$10,095
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
23%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,512
PublicLarge suburb6,083 undergraduates
Cost of Bristol
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $19,009 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,952 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $10,896 |
| Books and supplies | $2,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $10,095 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,908 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,818 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,389 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $11,357 |
| $110,001+ | $11,692 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Bristol's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 54% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $41,632 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,512 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 12th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 54% |
| Students with federal loans | 22% |
Majors and programs at Bristol
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (48)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 22 | — | — |
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 57 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management | — | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 7 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 7 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 9 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 3 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 17 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 1 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 38 | — | — |
| Social Work | 7 | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 27 | — | — |
| Thanatology | 12 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (52)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 145 | $84,017 | $13,430 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 41 | $69,398 | $18,015 |
| Business/Commerce | 44 | $49,956 | $12,754 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 26 | $42,423 | $15,053 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 59 | $42,177 | $11,182 |
| Biology | 55 | $42,009 | $9,851 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 | $41,283 | $13,703 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 94 | $39,891 | $12,660 |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 13 | $38,697 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 710 | $38,236 | $10,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 59 | $33,710 | $11,428 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 39 | $27,381 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 3 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 29 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 2 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Data Processing | 11 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 15 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 2 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 12 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 17 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 22 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 3 | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 14 | — | — |
| Marketing | 7 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 50 | — | $10,500 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester | $6,588 | — | $51,435 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford | $3,970 | — | $54,021 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield | $2,020 | — | $45,410 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers | $5,287 | — | $51,866 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston | $5,976 | — | $51,734 |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton | $6,492 | — | $50,480 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills | $1,756 | — | $55,472 |
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill | $6,427 | — | $49,727 |
About Bristol
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Fall River, MA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 6,083 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | bristolcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bristol cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $19,009 a year (tuition and fees: $5,952 in-state, $10,896 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,095 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,908.
How much do Bristol graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,512 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 19 similar colleges in Massachusetts.
What is Bristol's graduation rate?
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.