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Boston, Massachusetts · private nonprofit · mainly awards certificates · 483 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACElectricianElectrical LinemanDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation Maintenance
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.
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.
39.7% of students here receive federal Pell Grants. Get aid deadlines and program matches for Welding programs in Massachusetts.
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| Program | Credential | Median earnings 2 yrs after completion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | associate degree | $37,424 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $34,603 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | undergraduate certificate | $33,459 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Program | Credential | Median earnings (2 yr after completion) |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | $54,869 |
| Computer Programming | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | associate degree | not reported |
| Security Science and Technology | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | associate degree | not reported |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | associate degree | not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | associate degree | not reported |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | undergraduate certificate | not reported |
| Construction Management | associate degree | not reported |
Registered apprenticeships are an alternative to paying for school — sponsors pay wages from day one. In Massachusetts:
| School | City | Net price / yr | Completion | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Community College | Fall River | $5,547 | 29.4% | $38,663 |
| Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester | $9,090 | 30.8% | $45,949 |
| Southeastern Technical Institute | South Easton | $7,060 | 68.7% | not reported |
| Springfield Technical Community College | Springfield | $5,662 | 36.9% | $36,966 |