Skip to main content
$5,616Tuition
3,156Students
16%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$52,654Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,616
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,560
Average Net Price
$7,388
Students Receiving Financial Aid
25.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,800
Books & Supplies
$2,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$69/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
13.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
25.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,533
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,926
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,972
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,026
$110,001+ $13,263

Cost Estimator

Family Income
Residency
Housing

Cost Overview

Students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $5,533 annually at MassBay, while those from households making over $110,000 face costs of $13,263. The average net price sits at $7,388 across all income levels. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $11,000 to $26,500 depending on family income.

Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $6,500 translates to monthly payments of just $69, which is quite reasonable given that recent graduates earn a median of $42,083 in their first year after completion. The 90.3% employment rate means most students find work quickly. Only 13% of students need federal loans, and just 25% receive Pell Grants, suggesting many families can handle the costs without heavy borrowing.

Low-income students get the best financial deal here, paying roughly half what wealthier families pay while accessing the same career-focused training that leads to solid job prospects.

Official Net Price Calculator

Get a personalized cost estimate from Massachusetts Bay Community College:

Visit Official Net Price Calculator

This links to the school's federally-required net price calculator for a personalized estimate.