Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA · Public two-year · City: Midsize
4,561undergraduates
$8,042average net price per year
27%finish in 3 years
67%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
57 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (15)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (11 awarded)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (10 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (16 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (8 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate (4 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (17 awarded)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (6 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (12 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (18 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (66 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (15 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (10 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (143 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (9)
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Biomedical Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate (4 awarded)
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (17 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (12 awarded)
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (24 awarded)
- Robotics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (59 awarded)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (4)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications Certificate (under 1 year) (7 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (14 awarded)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (3)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded), Associate (36 awarded)
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician Associate (8 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
Education (3)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (36 awarded), Associate (10 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Associate (1 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Associate (4 awarded)
Architecture and related services (1)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded), Associate (22 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (5)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Associate (15 awarded)
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded)
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician Associate (2 awarded)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (1)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (3)
- Commercial and Advertising Art Associate (6 awarded)
- Commercial Photography Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Associate (11 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Associate (15 awarded)
Precision production (1)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (11 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Associate (4 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Associate (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Associate (2 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other Associate (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,520
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $10,728
- Books and supplies
- $1,200
- Total cost living at home
- $12,849
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,048 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $6,835 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $9,110 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $12,378 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,119 |
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
- 81%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 77%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,371
- Got a grant from the college
- 12%
- Average grant from the college
- $768
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 47%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 19%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,224
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 10%
- Finished in 3 years
- 27%
- Finished in 4 years
- 28%
- Transferred to another college
- 14%
- Came back for year two
- 67%
| Pell grant students | 23% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 31% |
| Neither | 33% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 257 | 26% |
| Men | 183 | 28% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 19 | 37% (small group) |
| Black | 39 | 26% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 22% |
| White | 163 | 35% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 22% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 38 | 18% |
| International | 4 | 0% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,019 | 37% | 20% |
| Started here, part-time | 605 | 19% | 18% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 278 | 60% | 23% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 408 | 46% | 25% |
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
- 4,561
- Undergraduates
- 4,561
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,674
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,887
- Students per faculty member
- 19 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 41%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 38%
| Women | 61% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 36% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 8% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 1 Armory Sq, Springfield, MA, 01105-1296
- County
- Hampden County
- Part of
- Massachusetts Community Colleges
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
- 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.