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Blue Hills Regional Technical School

Canton, Massachusetts · Public technical college · Training programs available:

LPN / LVN programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
not reportedmedian debt of graduates
not reportedmedian earnings, 6 yrs after entry
not reportedmedian earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Instit (Accredited)
Address: 800 Randolph St, Canton, MA 02021 · Phone: 78182858002271 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Blue Hills Regional Technical School is a public trade school in Canton, Massachusetts offering LPN / LVN programs, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Federal outcome data is not reported for this campus, though the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Cost is not reported in federal data for Blue Hills Regional Technical School; contact the school for current tuition. The school does participate in Title IV federal financial aid.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$61,690$80,220$84,570

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Massachusetts (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 16 not reported not reported not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Blue Hills Regional Technical School is a public trade school located in Canton, Massachusetts, in a fringe rural locale. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions, and it participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid. The campus's federal data shows a single program family on record: LPN / LVN programs, which accounted for 16 completers.

Detailed outcome and cost figures are limited in the federal dataset for this campus. The state average completion percentage for comparable programs is reported at 59.7%, but this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to that state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.

Based on the single program family listed, this campus may suit students seeking a focused, licensure-track path into practical nursing rather than a broad multi-trade catalog. Whether the program length and schedule fit an adult career-changer's needs is not detailed in the available data, so prospective students should contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and any updated outcome figures, check with the accreditor listed above and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard entry for this school before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Blue Hills Regional Technical School offers LPN / LVN programs, with 16 completers reported in federal data. This is the only program family listed for this campus.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions. Its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students may be eligible for FAFSA-based aid. Specific Pell Grant participation share is not reported for this campus in federal data.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion percentage for comparable programs is 59.7%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school or check the College Scorecard link for updates.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students can check the College Scorecard for any future updates.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at the phone number or website listed for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Blue Hills Regional Technical School is a public institution, which typically means it receives state funding and may offer costs different from private for-profit schools. Public status can also affect eligibility for certain state-based aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly via its website or phone number to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data available does not detail program schedules or delivery format, so fit for adult career-changers is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly to discuss scheduling options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

The program family listed is LPN / LVN programs, which typically leads to a practical nursing licensure exam, though specific licensing requirements are not detailed in this data. Contact the school for details on licensure pathways.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach the school by phone at 781-828-5802 or visit its website at https://www.bluehills.org/practical-nursing/overview for application details.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data. Use the College Scorecard link to compare available metrics across institutions.

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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