College of Our Lady of the Elms
Chicopee, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 949 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 7 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 49 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,099 |
| $30k to $48k | $22,645 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,539 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,243 |
| $110k and up | $25,491 |
| All families (average) | $17,545 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $97,773 | +$56,729 | clears the bar | $20,907 | 0.4 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $60,938 | +$19,894 | clears the bar | $28,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $68,582 | +$27,538 | clears the bar | $38,151 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $41,831 | +$787 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 34.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,976 | +$5,932 | clears the bar | $26,493 | 4.5 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,168 | +$15,124 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $35,215 | -$5,829 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,641 | +$21,597 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Post-baccalaureate Certificate | $36,174 | -$4,870 | falls short | $12,500 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.