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Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA 02720 · Phone: (774) 357-2811 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2023 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; Apr 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Bristol Community College is a public trade and career school in Fall River, Massachusetts offering dental hygiene, medical assistant, and culinary programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Bristol Community College has a 22.5% completion rate, below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, with median graduate debt of $8,243 and median earnings of $38,663 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 46.2% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $93,510 | $100,640 | $106,220 |
| Medical assistants | $43,280 | $49,460 | $58,100 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $47,460 | $69,540 | $83,050 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,950 | $50,170 | $57,960 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 22 | $52,089 | $55,512 | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | $31,853 | $30,409 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 12 | $29,120 | $32,711 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 7 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 5 | not reported | $26,739 | 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.
About this school
Bristol Community College is a public, Title IV-eligible college located in Fall River, Massachusetts. It holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education, along with program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation. The campus's most-completed trade programs are dental hygiene programs (22 completers), medical assistant programs (19), and culinary & pastry schools (12), among 5 total program families tracked.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 22.5%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $8,243, and the median earnings 10 years after entry is $38,663, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 46.2% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income students enrolled at this campus of 6,083 undergraduates.
This campus may suit students pursuing shorter, career-focused certificates in fields like dental hygiene, medical assisting, or culinary arts rather than a traditional four-year path, though specific program lengths are not reported here. Adult learners and career changers should independently confirm program schedules and formats directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome data, prospective students can consult the accreediting bodies listed and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the link provided by the school.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bristol Community College's top trade programs are dental hygiene programs, medical assistant programs, and culinary & pastry schools, among 5 total program families tracked.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 22.5%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $8,243, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,663, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 at (774) 357-2811 or visit bristolcc.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Bristol Community College is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition rates for state residents and public accountability standards.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and review federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165033.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules for adult learners; contact the school to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to learn about post-completion requirements for specific programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Bristol Community College at (774) 357-2811 or visit their website at https://www.bristolcc.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes 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.