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Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA · Rural · 1,358 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

As the very first community college established in Massachusetts, Berkshire Community College (BCC) in Pittsfield is highly regarded for its affordable tuition and robust MassTransfer program, which guarantees seamless credit transfers to four-year state universities. The college is particularly renowned for its premier Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and allied health programs, alongside strong pathways in environmental science and business. On campus, students experience a supportive, close-knit community situated on 180 scenic acres, complete with its own nature trails and small, personalized class sizes. What truly sets BCC apart is its deep integration with the surrounding Berkshire region, offering unique hands-on learning and internship opportunities with prestigious local cultural institutions and environmental organizations.


Wikipedia:Berkshire Community College is a public community college in Berkshire County, Massachusetts with its primary campus in Pittsfield. It also has a satellite campus in Great Barrington and classroom spaces in the city of Pittsfield. Established in the 1960s, it is the oldest college founded by the Massachusetts Community Colleges Executive Office.

Location
Pittsfield, MA, 01201-5786 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
ALB · Albany
32 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,062
Out-of-state COA
$23,366
Avg net price
$9,921
In-state tuition
$6,164
Out-of-state tuition
$11,468
Books & supplies
$1,560/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,797
$30–48k
$8,878
$48–75k
$9,245
$75–110k
$11,741
$110k+
$13,265
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
21%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
27%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
37%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,584
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,832
Median debt
$12,053
Monthly loan payment
$128
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,460$14,489
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,907
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$24,310
Independent students
43%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
75%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
15%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
6%
Institutional
Endowment
$14M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
28%
Avg faculty salary
$8,355/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,557
Federal loan rate
30%

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