Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts · Public · 3,059 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 12 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,899 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,873 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,711 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,850 |
| $110k and up | $14,528 |
| All families (average) | $7,931 |
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 | Associate's Degree | $83,155 | +$42,111 | clears the bar | $13,825 | 0.3 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,842 | +$2,798 | clears the bar | $9,825 | 3.5 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $50,002 | +$8,958 | clears the bar | $10,720 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,261 | -$10,783 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $39,102 | -$1,942 | falls short | $7,473 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $61,089 | +$20,045 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $55,418 | +$14,374 | clears the bar | $8,274 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $43,514 | +$2,470 | clears the bar | $4,500 | 1.8 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $44,193 | +$3,149 | clears the bar | $4,691 | 1.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $56,550 | +$15,506 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Services, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $26,085 | -$14,959 | falls short | $5,100 | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $73,520 | +$32,476 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $60,626 | +$19,582 | clears the bar | $11,961 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,678 | +$4,634 | clears the bar | $7,322 | 1.6 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $77,523 | +$36,479 | clears the bar | $12,134 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 44% of students receive Pell grants · 24% 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.