Middlesex Community College
Public two-year college in Bedford, MA that costs an average of $3,970 a year after financial aid and graduates 26% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$3,970
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
26%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,021
PublicLarge suburb5,412 undergraduates
Cost of Middlesex Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $11,861 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,168 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,360 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| Average net price after aid | $3,970 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $4,094 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,627 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $3,673 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $4,266 |
| $110,001+ | $5,991 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Middlesex Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 64% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $47,241 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,021 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 5th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $8,225 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $93 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 25% |
| Students with federal loans | 1.7% |
Majors and programs at Middlesex Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 96 | $65,842 | $5,187 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | $42,063 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 6 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 20 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 18 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 19 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 8 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 24 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 18 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 16 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 96 | $84,524 | $15,025 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 46 | $78,243 | $16,691 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 49 | $73,183 | $9,912 |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | 90 | $67,404 | $5,779 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 50 | $61,465 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 264 | $55,840 | $8,250 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 454 | $38,500 | $5,525 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | 22 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 24 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 43 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 31 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 2 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 31 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 34 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 13 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 21 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 12 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 21 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 55 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Community College | Fall River | $10,095 | — | $47,512 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield | $2,020 | — | $45,410 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester | $6,588 | — | $51,435 |
| North Shore Community College | Danvers | $5,287 | — | $51,866 |
| 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 |
| Holyoke Community College | Holyoke | $6,427 | — | $44,609 |
About Middlesex Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Bedford, MA |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 5,412 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 21 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | middlesex.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Middlesex Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $11,861 a year (tuition and fees: $6,168 in-state, $12,360 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $3,970 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,094.
How much do Middlesex Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,021 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 19 similar colleges in Massachusetts.
What is Middlesex Community College's graduation rate?
26% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.