Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, MA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Bunker Hill Community College is a public institution in Boston, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 8,612 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $47,618 ten years after enrollment, which is 17% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 16.3%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $10,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.54x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,818 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Registered Nursing, Psychology, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,618
Graduation Rate
16.3%
Median Debt
$10,500
Average Net Price
$7,818
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.05x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.54x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
8,612
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
66.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,168
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,112
Pell Grant Rate
37.9%
Federal Loan Rate
9.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,120
Income $30K–$48K
$7,827
Income $48K–$75K
$8,516
Income $110K+
$13,790
Student Demographics
Women
57.1%
White
16.9%
Black
24.4%
Hispanic
29.5%
Asian
7.7%
Two or More Races
2.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation — English Language (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (73)
Associate (43)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $48,087 | 122 |
| Business Administration & Management | $59,381 | 104 |
| Registered Nursing | $93,131 | 69 |
| Psychology | $40,918 | 61 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $83,632 | 47 |
| Computer Science | $84,138 | 43 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $56,211 | 43 |
| Biology | Not reported | 34 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 32 |
| Accounting | $51,514 | 28 |
| Teacher Education | $40,244 | 25 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 21 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 20 |
| Computer Programming | Not reported | 20 |
| Engineering | $70,867 | 20 |
| Finance | Not reported | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 17 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | $136,013 | 15 |
| Hospitality Management | $48,656 | 15 |
| Health Services Administration | $45,870 | 14 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 10 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 10 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 10 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 10 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 9 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 9 |
| Pharmacy | Not reported | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 7 |
| Biomedical Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 6 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Physics | Not reported | 5 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $45,942 | 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $77,826 | 40 |
| Accounting | $60,697 | 10 |
| Teacher Education | $36,953 | 9 |
| Health Services Administration | $46,347 | 9 |
| Pharmacy | $63,679 | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $70,628 | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| Information Science | Not reported | 4 |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | Not reported | 4 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 3 |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 3 |
| Legal Support Services | $55,826 | 3 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $68,014 | 1 |
| Practical Nursing | $70,744 | 1 |
| Computer Programming | $61,270 | 0 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $45,950 | 0 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $55,170 | Not reported |
| Psychology | $39,292 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing | $88,075 | Not reported |
| Business Administration & Management | $58,351 | Not reported |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Chemistry | Associate | 2 |
| Linguistics | Associate | 1 |
| Public Administration | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Political Science | Associate | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Psychology Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Mechanic & Repair Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Massachusetts
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