At a glance
Average net price
$5,547
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
22.5%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
6,083
In-state tuition
$5,832
Out-of-state tuition
$10,776
Cost of attendance
$12,168
Median earnings (10y)
$38,663
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), health (14%), stem (12%).
- STEM12%
- Health14%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts47%
- Social sciences9%
- Trades & services10%
- Liberal arts40.7%~2,475 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions14.0%~852 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~505 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business8.3%~505 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science4.6%~282 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education4.4%~270 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~247 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~182 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~135 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering2.0%~123 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech1.7%~106 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.5%~88 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.2%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture1.0%~59 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~35 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 636 | $26,688 | $8,250 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 144 | $64,688 | $14,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 120 | $34,945 | $8,628 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Undergraduate certificate | 75 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 73 | $30,918 | $8,780 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 72 | $30,532 | $6,700 |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 70 | — | $11,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 65 | $22,797 | $7,788 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate's | 64 | $32,947 | $7,480 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 62 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Associate's | 50 | $26,739 | $6,433 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 47 | $52,089 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate's | 47 | $31,853 | — |
| Engineering, General. | Associate's | 32 | — | $15,134 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Associate's | 29 | $44,370 | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate's | 28 | $26,837 | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Undergraduate certificate | 26 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 25 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 25 | — | — |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate's | 19 | $29,120 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Associate's | 16 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Associate's | 15 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Thanatology. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Undergraduate certificate | 10 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bristol Community College
Bristol Community College is a large institution located in Fall River, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,083 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bristol Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $5,547 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $5,832 for in-state students and $10,776 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $12,168 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 22.5%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $38,663 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bristol Community College confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (47% of credentials), health (14% of credentials), stem (12% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Fall River, Massachusetts (suburb), Bristol Community College draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Community College
Q.How much does Bristol Community College cost?
The average net price at Bristol Community College is $5,547 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $12,168.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bristol Community College?
Bristol Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 22.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Bristol Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bristol Community College graduate earns $38,663 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bristol Community College?
Published tuition is $5,832 in-state and $10,776 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bristol Community College located?
Bristol Community College is located in Fall River, Massachusetts (ZIP 02720).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bristol Community College at their official website.