Holyoke Community College
Public two-year college in Holyoke, MA that costs an average of $6,427 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,427
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$44,609
PublicRural (fringe)3,591 undergraduates
Cost of Holyoke Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,397 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,090 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,034 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,427 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $7,604 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,148 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,625 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $3,669 |
| $110,001+ | $3,223 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Holyoke Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,076 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $44,609 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 18th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 48% |
| Students with federal loans | 19% |
Majors and programs at Holyoke Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 28 | $39,167 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 23 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 2 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 44 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies | 1 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 50 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 16 | — | — |
| Human Services | 105 | — | $11,601 |
| Marketing | 6 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Music | 9 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | — | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 17 | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (49)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 88 | $85,849 | $14,107 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 24 | $65,563 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 123 | $44,821 | $10,742 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 51 | $41,395 | $11,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 22 | $39,086 | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $36,661 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 246 | $34,837 | $9,039 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 2 | — | — |
| Biology | 35 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 8 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 35 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 10 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 20 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 10 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Environmental Geosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 7 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 8 | — | — |
| Human Services | 37 | — | $14,349 |
| Legal Support Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Music | 9 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 18 | — | — |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Psychology | 59 | — | $6,585 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 45 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Essex Community College | Haverhill | $6,427 | — | $49,727 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills | $1,756 | — | $55,472 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner | $4,452 | — | $46,748 |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton | $6,492 | — | $50,480 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers | $5,287 | — | $51,866 |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable | $7,964 | — | $48,297 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield | $2,020 | — | $45,410 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford | $3,970 | — | $54,021 |
About Holyoke Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Holyoke, MA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 3,591 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | hcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Holyoke Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,397 a year (tuition and fees: $6,090 in-state, $11,034 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,427 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $7,604.
How much do Holyoke Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $44,609 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 19 similar colleges in Massachusetts.
What is Holyoke Community College's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.