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Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology

Boston, Massachusetts · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 483 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance

Avg net price / yr
$15,488
cheaper than 17% of comparable schools
Completion rate
47.4%
Median debt at completion
$12,000
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$57,556
earns ~$3,716.2 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit school in Boston, MA, mainly awarding certificates. With 483 students, it offers training in electrical, HVAC, and automotive repair fields among other programs. The U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard reports an average annual net price of $15,488 after aid.

What to know

Completion is reported at 47.4%, which reflects transfers and other factors common at small private schools. Median student debt at completion is $12,000, but annual net price is $15,488, so debt does not equal total cost paid over time. Typical earnings vary by program, with some certificates showing median earnings of $33,459 to $54,869 two years after completion.

Net price is 119% above the Massachusetts median ($7,060) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 50% above the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersassociate degree$37,424
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$34,603
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificate$33,459
Electrical and Power Transmission Installersundergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 15 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Electromechanical Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$54,869
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Business Administration, Management and Operationsassociate degreenot reported
Business Operations Support and Assistant Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Construction Managementassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What programs are offered and at what credential level?
The school offers associate degrees in Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, and Electromechanical Technologies. It also offers undergraduate certificates in HVAC, Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Precision Metal Working, and Computer Programming, plus 13 more programs.
What do graduates of the Electromechanical Technologies program typically earn?
For Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (associate degree), the median earnings two years after completion are reported at $54,869.
How many students finish their program?
The completion rate is reported at 47.4%. This figure includes all students who left for any reason, such as transferring to another school.
Is the school public or private?
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology is a private nonprofit school.
How does typical student debt compare to the yearly net price?
Median student debt at completion is $12,000, while the average annual net price is $15,488. Comparing total debt to a single year's net price is not an accurate measure of long-term affordability.

Other options in Massachusetts

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Bristol Community CollegeFall River$5,54729.4%$38,663
Quinsigamond Community CollegeWorcester$9,09030.8%$45,949
Southeastern Technical InstituteSouth Easton$7,06068.7%not reported
Springfield Technical Community CollegeSpringfield$5,66236.9%$36,966
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 165884. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.