Colleges in Massachusetts

Whether you know Massachusetts as “The Pilgrim State,” “The Old Colony State,” or as “The Baked Bean State,” it’s embedded in American history as the location of the first colony in New England. Massachusetts is also home to the oldest institution of higher education in the US, Harvard University, which was founded in 1636. Despite being one of the smallest states in the US, there are more than 80 colleges in Massachusetts, largely public or private not-for-profit institutions. This New England state has cold winters and warm summers, and its primary industries are Life Sciences, Finance, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Top attractions are Martha’s Vineyard, the Freedom Trail, and Cape Cod.

Needham, MA

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is a private engineering school in the greater Boston area dedicated to training future innovators. Olin features a curriculum that encourages collaboration and culminates in undergraduate degrees in...

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Olin has a very positive and unique environment. The college encourages students to experiment and pursue their interests by providing resources and help from faculty. Olin is also very small, so you get to know everyone quickly.

” – Anonymous from California

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type of institution

4 Year

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campus setting

$20,540

average net price

386

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Emmanuel College

Boston, MA

Emmanuel College is a 4-year, private Catholic liberal arts and sciences college in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1919 as the first Catholic college in the city of Boston, Emmanuel has grown to be a strong institution...

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The professors really make an effort to make sure students understand the material. The small student-to-faculty ratio allows for better comprehension and focused learning.

” – Sarah from East Hartford, CT

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$28,314

average net price

2,012

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Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing, MA

Roxbury Community College is a 2-year community college in Boston dedicated to reducing economic and social barriers to opportunities for higher education. RCC is home to 25 associate degree programs in fields such as Web Technologies and Musical...

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

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$11,489

average net price

1,214

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Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, MA

Mount Wachusett Community College is a 2-year institution with a main campus and three satellite locations in northern Massachusetts. Among the college’s over 70 academic programs, the Mount offers a number of accelerated courses that can be...

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A great stepping stone that will help you achieve what you thought you never could before.

Working around your own schedule and busy life at this college is definitely possible.

MWCC will do whatever it takes to help you succeed and is with you...

” – Shilo from Gardner, MA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

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$8,688

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2,868

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Montserrat College of Art

Beverly, MA

Montserrat College of Art was founded by working creative professionals and operates on the tenet that “the practice of art, design, research, and creative enterprise has intrinsic value.” Montserrat confers Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFAs) in a variety...

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I think this school has a lot to offer the artistic mind.

” – Sara from, VT

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

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$31,313

average net price

296

number of students

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Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, MA

Springfield Technical Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Massachusetts. STCC is the only technical community college in the state, making its catalogue of over 90 career programs particularly unique to the...

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This college offers an affordable academic system that can guide you onto the path of future successes. With an array of courses, this school provides the stepping stones to help familiarize yourself with the college environment. Most essential, the...

” – William from Springfield, MA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Small city

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$8,943

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3,945

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Hult International Business School

Cambridge, MA

Hult International Business school is a private institution that focuses on the finance, international relations, and marketing aspects of business. The school has campuses in San Francisco, Boston, London, Dubai, Shanghai, and New York. The...

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48%

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$43,234

average net price

2,176

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Greenfield Community College

Greenfield, MA

Situated at the foot of Greenfield Mountain, Greenfield Community College is a 2-year institution in northwest Massachusetts. GCC is home to 11 academic departments hosting 75 degree and certificate-granting programs. Additionally, GCC partners with...

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i love this school, everything about it is so inviting and comfortable. everyone in the school is so friendly and the is so much help available if you need it there is no way you cannot succeed here. i would highly recommend this school.

” – Meagan from Greenfield, MA

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

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$9,578

average net price

1,419

number of students

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Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Community College is a 2-year institution and the oldest community college in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. BCC is home to 15 academic departments granting degrees and certificates as well as an honors program. The college’s...

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Public

type of institution

2 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$9,116

average net price

1,367

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MGH Institute of Health Professions

Boston, MA

Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, the MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate-level medical school in Boston. US News & World Report ranks MGH Institute’s Physical Therapy department number eight in the nation and its Speech...

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

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1,353

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William James College

Newton, MA

William James College is a psychology-oriented graduate institution established in Newton, Massachusetts. The college values experiential learning and offers many opportunities for field placement in a variety of potential settings. Students enrolled...

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

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average net price

897

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Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Boston, MA

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is a technology and engineering school in Boston. BFIT offers science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees, and is the only college in Massachusetts to offer degree programs in Opticianry...

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Private

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

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$13,711

average net price

513

number of students

Colleges in Massachusetts

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