Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology
Boston, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 483 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,664 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,595 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,357 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,321 |
| $110k and up | $21,375 |
| All families (average) | $15,488 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,287 | +$5,243 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.8 yrs |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $59,024 | +$17,980 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $53,975 | +$12,931 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $50,206 | +$9,162 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $56,306 | +$15,262 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $76,643 | +$35,599 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 46% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.