Quinsigamond Community College
Public two-year college in Worcester, MA that costs an average of $6,588 a year after financial aid and graduates 23% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$6,588
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
23%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,435
PublicMidsize city6,447 undergraduates
Cost of Quinsigamond Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $15,297 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,376 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,320 |
| Books and supplies | $960 |
| Average net price after aid | $6,588 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,463 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,522 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $6,456 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,102 |
| $110,001+ | $8,522 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Quinsigamond Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 62% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,885 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,435 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 8th of 19 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,993 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $216 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 45% |
| Students with federal loans | 26% |
Majors and programs at Quinsigamond Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 146 | $62,260 | $18,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 18 | $41,405 | — |
| Human Services | 52 | $40,568 | $23,721 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 46 | $39,518 | $15,227 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 12 | $32,779 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 29 | $27,074 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 34 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 37 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 3 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 3 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 32 | — | $19,920 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 10 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 14 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 33 | — | $25,367 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 12 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 19 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 8 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 9 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 8 | — | — |
| Public Health | 8 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (47)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 273 | $82,834 | $23,308 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 36 | $71,319 | $26,250 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 71 | $70,502 | $20,737 |
| Engineering | 32 | $63,976 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 79 | $48,394 | $15,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 147 | $47,842 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 23 | $37,216 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 174 | $36,401 | $17,500 |
| Human Services | 62 | $36,249 | $24,547 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 61 | $35,622 | $17,695 |
| Business/Commerce | 93 | $34,961 | $16,583 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 29 | $30,118 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Biology | 31 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — |
| Chiropractic | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 46 | — | $22,125 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 6 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 16 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 26 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 14 | — | — |
| History | 14 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 15 | — | — |
| Music | 3 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 20 | — | — |
| Psychology | 55 | — | $13,289 |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — |
| Sociology | 6 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Community College | Fall River | $10,095 | — | $47,512 |
| Middlesex Community College | Bedford | $3,970 | — | $54,021 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | Boston | $5,976 | — | $51,734 |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield | $2,020 | — | $45,410 |
| 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 |
About Quinsigamond Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Worcester, MA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 6,447 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | qcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Quinsigamond Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $15,297 a year (tuition and fees: $6,376 in-state, $11,320 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $6,588 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,463.
How much do Quinsigamond Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,435 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 19 similar colleges in Massachusetts.
What is Quinsigamond Community College's graduation rate?
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 62% of first-year students return for a second year.