Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Berkshire Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,358 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,832 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 21.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,053, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $9,921 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Mental Health Services, Teacher Education, and Practical Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,832
Graduation Rate
21.4%
Median Debt
$12,053
Average Net Price
$9,921
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.96x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,358
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.9%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,164
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,468
Pell Grant Rate
32.5%
Federal Loan Rate
30.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,797
Income $30K–$48K
$8,878
Income $48K–$75K
$9,245
Income $110K+
$13,265
Student Demographics
Women
58.7%
White
62.7%
Black
8.0%
Hispanic
14.8%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
6.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
42.8%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (28)
Associate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $73,927 | 70 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $37,035 | 34 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 13 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | Not reported | 10 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | $48,049 | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $41,784 | 6 |
| Business | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Services | $43,086 | 21 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 18 |
| Practical Nursing | $74,410 | 16 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 3 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 3 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Music | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Massachusetts
- Most Affordable Colleges in Massachusetts
- Best ROI Colleges in Massachusetts
- Best ROI 2-Year Colleges in Massachusetts
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