Middlesex Community College

Bedford, MA · Public · Associate degree-granting

A public institution in Bedford, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Middlesex Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 5,412 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $50,651 ten years after enrollment, which is 24% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 23.1%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $7,291, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.95x. The average net price after financial aid is $2,624 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians, Registered Nursing, and Teacher Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,651
Graduation Rate
23.1%
Median Debt
$7,291
Average Net Price
$2,624
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
9.65x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.95x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
5,412
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.6%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$6,048
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,120
Pell Grant Rate
20.0%
Federal Loan Rate
5.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$943
Income $30K–$48K
$1,646
Income $48K–$75K
$1,399
Income $110K+
$8,426

Student Demographics

Women
59.9%
White
43.6%
Black
10.5%
Hispanic
23.2%
Asian
13.6%
Two or More Races
4.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
56.8%

Accreditations

Programs (44)

Associate (24)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $46,289 235
Business Administration & Management $59,103 125
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians $82,378 48
Registered Nursing $90,563 44
Teacher Education $37,535 27
Criminal Justice & Corrections $58,029 25
Dental Support Services $75,312 25
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment $71,829 24
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other $77,610 21
Computer & Information Sciences $76,680 20
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other $71,183 18
Biology Not reported 15
Design & Applied Arts $47,167 13
Health Services Administration Not reported 11
Mental Health Services Not reported 11
Legal Support Services Not reported 10
Fire Protection Not reported 10
Health Services Not reported 10
Engineering Not reported 9
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 9
Hospitality Management Not reported 9
Fine Arts Not reported 8
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 6
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations Not reported 5

Undergraduate Certificate (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians $73,251 57
Legal Support Services Not reported 13
Design & Applied Arts Not reported 13
Clinical Laboratory Science $34,225 13
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 12
Mental Health Services Not reported 12
Dental Support Services Not reported 11
Health Services Administration $40,171 10
Teacher Education Not reported 8
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians Not reported 7
Hospitality Management Not reported 7
Allied Health & Medical Assisting $42,835 4
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Mathematics Associate 2
Physical Sciences Associate 2
Fine Arts Undergraduate Certificate 2
Business Administration & Management Undergraduate Certificate 2
Biomedical Engineering Associate 1
Chemical Engineering Associate 1
Criminal Justice & Corrections Undergraduate Certificate 1
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Associate 1

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