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Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Franklin, Massachusetts · Public technical college · Training programs available:
Address: 147 Pond St, Franklin, MA 02038 · Phone: 5085285400117 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Sep 2025 · Other · Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing; Dec 2025 · Renewal of Accreditation.
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is a public trade school in Franklin, Massachusetts offering cosmetology programs, accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School has a 70.2% completion rate, above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median debt and median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus.
Annual cost of attendance at Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is $13,896, and the school participates in Title IV federal financial aid, with 39.4% of students receiving Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $31,600 | $37,290 | $60,340 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 9 | 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
Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School is a public trade and career school located in Franklin, Massachusetts, situated in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and 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 use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for their education. The campus's primary trade offering is cosmetology, with the cosmetology program producing 9 completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 72.
Looking at the outcomes data, this campus has a completion rate of 70.2%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 59.7%. Median debt of graduates is not reported for this campus in federal data, and median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data. Annual cost of attendance is listed at $13,896, and 39.4% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
This campus may suit students interested in a focused, single-program pathway in cosmetology rather than a broad multi-program vocational campus. Given its above-average completion rate and Title IV eligibility, it may be a reasonable option for those seeking a structured, accredited program with financial aid support, though prospective students should independently verify accreditation status and outcomes using the accreditors listed and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers a cosmetology program, its sole listed program family, with 9 completers reported among 72 undergraduate students.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this campus 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 70.2%, which is above the Massachusetts state average of 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 directly or check the College Scorecard link for updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is reported as $13,896.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which typically means it operates with state or local government oversight and may have different tuition structures than private for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (508) 528-5400 or visit its website for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Council on Occupational Education and NEASC, and check federal outcomes data at the College Scorecard link: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?459408.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or adult-learner services, so this is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to ask about options for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to learn about cosmetology licensing requirements in Massachusetts.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School by phone at (508) 528-5400 or visit https://www.tri-county.us/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby cosmetology programs is not reported here; use the College Scorecard link to compare outcomes across schools.
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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.