Quincy College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and in-state Massachusetts residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,300 students.
About This School
Quincy College is a public institution located in Quincy, Massachusetts with approximately 2,300 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,126 per year. The graduation rate is 15%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Quincy College (QC) is a public community college in Quincy, Massachusetts. It is an open admission school that offers associate degrees, bachelor degrees, and certificate programs. It was founded in 1958 and enrolls approximately 3,500 students at campuses in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $8,300 median debt and $14,317 average net price make this one of the more affordable paths to a degree, and an 88% freshman retention rate suggests students generally feel supported enough to return. However, the 17% graduation rate is a serious concern — most students who start here don't finish — so before enrolling, it's worth asking hard questions about what's getting in the way and whether those barriers apply to your situation. Worth considering if you need a low-cost, open-admission option close to home, but go in with a clear plan and strong intention to complete.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
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 (2,300 undergraduates).
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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.
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