Bristol Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Massachusetts residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 6,083 students.
About This School
Bristol Community College is a public institution located in Fall River, Massachusetts with approximately 6,083 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,547 per year. The graduation rate is 22%, and the typical graduate earns $35,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bristol Community College (Bristol) is a public community college with four campuses in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while building toward a career or transfer — at just $6,235/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,250 at graduation, this school won't leave you buried in loans. That said, the median earnings of $35,100 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about your intended field and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year program to boost your long-term earning potential.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Bristol Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Dental Support Services and Allied Professions ($69,105 vs $61,982 nationally), and most below it in Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other ($52,030 vs $69,455).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 289 | $45,247 | $44,125 | +$1,122 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $84,205 | $80,813 | +$3,392 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $53,989 | $48,733 | +$5,256 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 36 | $46,520 | $49,927 | −$3,407 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 35 | $57,413 | $54,246 | +$3,167 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 30 | $49,454 | $46,706 | +$2,748 |
| Social Work | 26 | $35,857 | $39,409 | −$3,552 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 25 | $38,346 | $37,656 | +$690 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 23 | $38,470 | $31,650 | +$6,820 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 22 | $69,105 | $61,982 | +$7,123 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 17 | $52,030 | $69,455 | −$17,425 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 14 | $32,041 | $43,243 | −$11,202 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,083 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bristol Community College cost?
The average net price at Bristol Community College is about $5,547 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Bristol Community College?
Bristol Community College has a graduation rate of 22%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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