Dean College
Franklin, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor degree-granting
Dean College, based in Franklin, Massachusetts, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 1,089 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $38,109 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 48.4%. Mmedian graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.52x. The average net price after financial aid is $30,684 per year. The most popular programs include Sports & Fitness, Dance, Drama & Theater Arts, Business Administration & Management, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,109
Graduation Rate
48.4%
Median Debt
$25,000
Average Net Price
$30,684
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.31x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.52x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,089
Admission Rate
73.7%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
68.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$46,526
Out-of-State Tuition
$46,526
Pell Grant Rate
33.7%
Federal Loan Rate
71.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$26,996
Income $30K–$48K
$26,798
Income $48K–$75K
$28,640
Income $110K+
$34,318
Student Demographics
Women
40.4%
White
62.7%
Black
11.3%
Hispanic
12.3%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
4.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.5%
Accreditations
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Bachelor (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | $46,897 | 56 |
| Dance | $36,644 | 34 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $36,724 | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | $62,986 | 28 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 23 |
| Communications | Not reported | 16 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Psychology | $45,086 | 8 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | $33,485 | 6 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| History | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Associate (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $47,451 | 19 |
| Sports & Fitness | $36,616 | 8 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 5 |
| Dance | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $42,723 | 4 |
| Health Services Administration & Management | Not reported | 4 |
| Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Associate | 2 |
| Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Marketing | Bachelor | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Homeland Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 1 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 1 |
| Health Services | Associate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Associate | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| History | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Massachusetts
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