Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Gardner, Massachusetts, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 3,059 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,118 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 26.5%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $10,252, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.01x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,931 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Business Administration & Management, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,118
Graduation Rate
26.5%
Median Debt
$10,252
Average Net Price
$7,931
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.59x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.01x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
3,059
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
63.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,160
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,080
Pell Grant Rate
43.9%
Federal Loan Rate
16.9%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,899
Income $30K–$48K
$5,873
Income $48K–$75K
$6,711
Income $110K+
$14,528
Student Demographics
Women
63.1%
White
57.5%
Black
9.8%
Hispanic
24.2%
Asian
2.7%
Two or More Races
2.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
55.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA), Dental Hygiene (DH) (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation — Massage (Accredited)
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (45)
Associate (23)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $83,155 | 74 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $43,842 | 67 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $50,002 | 36 |
| Business | $55,418 | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | $61,089 | 23 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Public Administration | $43,514 | 17 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 15 |
| Dental Support Services | $73,520 | 14 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 13 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 13 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $45,678 | 12 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $44,193 | 12 |
| Biology | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 6 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $60,626 | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Physical Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 5 |
| History | Not reported | 5 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 4 |
| Physics | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $39,102 | 44 |
| Business Administration & Management | $30,261 | 37 |
| Accounting | $56,550 | 28 |
| Public Administration | $26,085 | 27 |
| Practical Nursing | $77,523 | 21 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 9 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 8 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 5 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 3 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 3 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Associate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Sports & Fitness | Associate | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Associate | 2 |
| Communications | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 1 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
- 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
- Highest Earning Associate's Criminal Justice Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Job Growth Associate's Communications Technology Programs
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Massachusetts
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