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Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts · Public community college
Address: 50 Oakland St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 · Phone: (781) 239-3000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public trade and career school in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts offering EMT training, phlebotomy, and radiology programs, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
Massachusetts Bay Community College has a 17.2% completion rate, below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, with median graduate debt of $6,500 and median earnings of $52,654 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 25.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $40,140 | $50,230 | $54,000 |
| Phlebotomists | $42,950 | $50,170 | $57,960 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $75,350 | $103,620 | $122,900 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $38,370 | $60,760 | $78,560 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $61,690 | $80,220 | $84,570 |
| Surgical technologists | $60,350 | $80,870 | $98,300 |
| Medical records specialists | $43,960 | $60,350 | $74,700 |
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 Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 121 | $46,701 | $40,461 | not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 34 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 24 | $48,223 | $41,193 | $7,173 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 20 | $56,723 | $48,432 | not reported |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate, 1–2 years | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, under 300 hours | 10 | $46,701 | $40,461 | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $46,701 | $40,461 | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | 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.
About this school
Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public community college located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. It is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and students can use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) to attend. The campus offers 10 program families, with the largest concentrations in EMT & paramedic training, phlebotomy classes, and radiology & sonography programs.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 17.2%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Among graduates, median debt is $6,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,654. About 25.0% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a mix of income backgrounds among the student body. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
With 3,837 undergraduates enrolled and 247 recent trade program completers, this suburban campus offers a range of program lengths from short clinical certificates to longer associate-degree pathways in fields like radiology. The mix of short-term training (EMT, phlebotomy) alongside longer technical programs may suit both quick career entry and more in-depth study, though exact program lengths are not reported here. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status and outcome data directly through the College Scorecard and confirm program details with the school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Massachusetts Bay Community College offers 10 program families, with the largest programs being EMT & paramedic training, phlebotomy classes, and radiology & sonography programs.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, and 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 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 17.2%, which is below the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $6,500, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,654, per the 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 directly for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and eligibility for state-funded aid programs in addition to federal aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the data provided; contact the school at (781) 239-3000 or visit https://www.massbay.edu/ to confirm program durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status with the New England Commission of Higher Education and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?166647.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers both shorter clinical training programs, like EMT and phlebotomy, and longer technical programs, like radiology, which may fit different career-change timelines, though specific program lengths are not reported here.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Massachusetts Bay Community College at (781) 239-3000 or through its website, https://www.massbay.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not included in this listing; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?166647 to compare outcomes across schools.
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.