Middlesex Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Middlesex Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Bedford, Massachusetts.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,098 for Massachusetts residents and $12,170 for other students on average. It offers 69 degree programs through 23 Certificate, 46 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 9 programs (3 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	591 Springs Rd, Bedford, MA
Phone	978-656-3370
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,098 Out-of-State$12,170
Student Population »	7,770 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	16%
Transfer-out Rate	20%
Retention Rate	57% (Full-time) 38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,835
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,098 for Massachusetts residents and $12,170 for out-of-state students at Middlesex Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,966) over public community colleges in Massachusetts.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Middlesex Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Massachusetts community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,098	$12,170
Books & Supplies	$1,100
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,600
Average Financial Aid	$2,835
Cost of Attendance	$19,798	$25,870
After Financial Aid	$16,963	$23,035
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State Students
Middlesex Community College	$6,098	$12,170
Public Community Colleges in Massachusetts	$5,706	$10,966
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Middlesex Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 9 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 3 Certificate, 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	3	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	23	46	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Chemical Engineering	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Electronics CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	148 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	87 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

what is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mathematics (other)	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Physical Sciences	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Science Technologies/Technicians

what is Science Technologies/Technicians program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	48 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health/Health Care Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Environmental Health	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	125 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fashion Merchandising	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Construction Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,770 students at Middlesex Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,794 male students and 4,340 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	7,134	1,835	5,299
Male Students	2,794	853	1,941
Female Students	4,340	982	3,358

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Middlesex Community College, there are 7,770 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 4,529 students were attending classes through distance learning (2,129 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,400 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	7,770
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	2,129
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	2,400
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	3,241