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Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts · Public community college

EMT & paramedic trainingPhlebotomy classesRadiology & sonography programsAuto mechanic schoolsLPN / LVN programsSurgical technologist programsMedical billing & coding programs
17%completion rate · Massachusetts avg 60%
$6,500median debt of graduates
$37,504median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$52,654median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: 50 Oakland St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 · Phone: (781) 239-3000 · 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.

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.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Massachusetts Bay Com… Massachusetts Bay Com…: 17.2% 17.2% Massachusetts average Massachusetts average: 59.7% 59.7% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (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

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median 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.

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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.

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