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Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, Massachusetts · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 250 New Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129 · Phone: (617) 228-2000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Bunker Hill Community College is a public trade school in Boston, MA offering medical assistant, surgical technologist, and radiology programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Bunker Hill Community College has a 13.2% completion rate, below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median graduate debt is $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,618.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Bunker Hill Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used, and 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $43,280 | $49,460 | $58,100 |
| Surgical technologists | $60,350 | $80,870 | $98,300 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $75,350 | $103,620 | $122,900 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $47,460 | $69,540 | $83,050 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,960 | $60,350 | $74,700 |
| Emergency medical technicians | $40,140 | $50,230 | $54,000 |
| Nursing assistants | $39,380 | $46,680 | $49,800 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 39 | $36,062 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | $58,877 | $41,342 | $8,675 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 25 | $53,668 | $51,607 | $11,648 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | $53,668 | $51,607 | $11,648 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 8 | not reported | $30,771 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | $37,158 | $29,685 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | $30,771 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 3 | $53,668 | $51,607 | $11,648 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | $58,877 | $41,342 | $8,675 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 2 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $58,877 | $41,342 | $8,675 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $36,062 | $35,060 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $46,622 | 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.
About this school
Bunker Hill Community College is a public trade and career school in Boston, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, with additional program-level accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The college's most-awarded trade programs are medical assistant programs, surgical technologist programs, and radiology and sonography programs, among 14 total program families offered including CNA classes, EMT training, medical billing and coding, and culinary schools.
Federal data show a completion rate of 13.2%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,618. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 37.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a large city setting, offers a range of short-term certificate and associate-level trade programs that may suit adult learners and career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed in this data. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcomes directly through the New England Commission of Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling, and contact the school for program-specific details not captured in federal reporting.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Bunker Hill Community College offers 14 program families, most notably medical assistant programs (40), surgical technologist programs (37), and radiology & sonography programs (35). It also offers culinary schools, EMT training, medical billing and coding, and CNA classes.
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, the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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 13.2%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $10,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,618, per federal data.
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 for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which often means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for various state-funded aid programs, though these specifics are not detailed in this data.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (617) 228-2000 or visit its website for program-specific schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the New England Commission of Higher Education and check federal outcome data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165112.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or scheduling flexibility for adult learners, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about options for career changers.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Bunker Hill Community College by phone at (617) 228-2000 or through its website at https://www.bhcc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This data does not include comparative information on nearby schools; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?165112 to compare institutions directly.
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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.