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Massachusetts Bay Community College is a two-year college located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was established in 1961. The college operates three campuses, in Wellesley, Ashland and Framingham. It enrolls more than 5,000 students per term.
MassBay is home to the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra and it also sponsors several clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations are the Anime and Gaming Club, the Caribbean Club, the Extreme Sports & Activities Club, Dance Club and EA Sports Club.
MassBay’s intercollegiate teams participate in the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
For more information, read an interview with Mass Bay's Career Services Director, Julie Komack.
Wellesley Hills, MA is home to Massachusetts Bay Community College. Wellesley Hills is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Massachusetts Bay Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Massachusetts Bay Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 5,018 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Massachusetts Bay Community College provides a student-centered learning environment in which a diverse student body explores, develops, and achieves educational goals; serves many of the economic and cultural needs of the communities in which the College operates; and advances business, education, public service, and health care by emphasizing technology and health care programs and offering strong transfer programs in the liberal arts and business."
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts Bay Community College
50 Oakland St
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-5399
General Phone: (781) 239-3000
http://www.massbay.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 226 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 111 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Engineering Technician | 73 | automotive tech, engineering technician, drafting, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 69 | surgical tech, radiation therapist, allied health and medical assisting |
| Business And Management | 69 | business administration, business management, accounting, business and related services, accounting technology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer support, information science, computer science |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant, court reporting |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Design | 8 | interior design |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | rehabilitation, health and fitness |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 5 | biology tech |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management |
| Science | 4 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | physical therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Massachusetts Bay Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 414 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 160 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 97 | 2 |
In 2007, Massachusetts Bay Community College had a total enrollment of 5,018 students (3,011 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wellesley, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,856 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 942 |
Financial Aid:
Massachusetts Bay Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 217100)
Massachusetts Bay Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 24 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $68,784 | 24 | $65,606 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $55,609 | 11 | $55,012 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $52,062 | 9 | $47,652 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $61,785 | 46 | $58,562 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Massachusetts Bay Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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