Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, Massachusetts. 1,358 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($10,037) equals 22% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($44,851). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 57% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $41,205 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $44,851 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $10,037 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
24 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 54 | $86,821 | $83,315 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | — | $50,649 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 3 | — | $45,126 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 29 | $35,840 | $38,837 | $11,596 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 6 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 5 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 9 | — | $59,120 | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 3 | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 2 | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | 7 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Berkshire Community College cost per year?
- The average net price at Berkshire Community College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $8,257 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Berkshire Community College graduates earn?
- Former Berkshire Community College students earn a median of $44,851 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Berkshire Community College?
- 31% of Berkshire Community College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Berkshire Community College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Berkshire Community College is $10,037. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
