Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA · Public two-year · City: Midsize
6,930undergraduates
$7,392average net price per year
21%finish in 3 years
63%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
68 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (19)
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (15 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (17 awarded)
- Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other Associate (2 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (7 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (13 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (62 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded)
- Medical Office Management/Administration Associate (8 awarded)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide Certificate (under 1 year) (17 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (11 awarded)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist Certificate (under 1 year) (23 awarded)
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies Associate (9 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (16 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (132 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (7 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (11 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (8)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (20 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (71 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Certificate (under 1 year) (17 awarded), Associate (52 awarded)
- Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary Associate (4 awarded)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Restaurant/Food Services Management Associate (3 awarded)
- Small Business Administration/Management Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (9)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded), Associate (23 awarded)
- Computer Graphics Associate (16 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (10 awarded)
- Computer Support Specialist Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded)
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (64 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (25 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Certificate (1-2 years) (21 awarded), Associate (32 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (3)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Associate (32 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Fire Services Administration Associate (4 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (6)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (7 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (12 awarded)
Education (3)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (14 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Associate (10 awarded)
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Associate (6 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Associate (27 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (19 awarded)
- Biotechnology Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (2)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (14 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Pre-Engineering Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (17 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Associate (9 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Directing and Theatrical Production Associate (1 awarded)
- Game and Interactive Media Design Associate (8 awarded)
Precision production (1)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Associate (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies Associate (4 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Associate (4 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- Deaf Studies Associate (3 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (1)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Sociology, General Associate (3 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Associate (2 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,974
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $10,918
- Books and supplies
- $960
- Total cost living at home
- $9,968
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $5,787 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $6,050 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $6,169 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $9,033 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,324 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 76%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 66%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,900
- Got a grant from the college
- 13%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,343
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 39%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 36%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,826
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 11%
- Finished in 3 years
- 21%
- Finished in 4 years
- 28%
- Transferred to another college
- 19%
- Came back for year two
- 63%
| Pell grant students | 17% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 29% |
| Neither | 23% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 398 | 22% |
| Men | 399 | 19% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 44 | 25% |
| Black | 80 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 401 | 26% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 19% |
| Race unknown | 46 | 17% |
| International | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,074 | 31% | 11% |
| Started here, part-time | 1,043 | 25% | 8% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 295 | 39% | 8% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 512 | 32% | 12% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 6,930
- Undergraduates
- 6,930
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,951
- Part-time undergraduates
- 4,979
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 36%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 20%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 8%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 42% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 8% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA, 01606-2092
- County
- Worcester County
- Part of
- Massachusetts Community Colleges
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.