Berkshire Community College

Berkshire Community College is a public community college located in Pittsfield, MA. It offers 35 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,712 for Massachusetts residents and $11,328 for out-of-state students at Berkshire Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,216) of public community colleges in Massachusetts.

It has 1,694 students that are lower than the average population (3,164 students) of community colleges in Massachusetts. In addition, 389 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Massachusetts community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $34,900.

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Academic Overview

Berkshire Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,712 for Massachusetts residents and $11,328 for other students on average. It offers 35 degree programs through 18 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA
Phone	413-499-4660
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,712 Out-of-State$11,328
Student Population »	1,694 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	20%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	57% (Full-time) 40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,331
Students to Faculty	10:1 (10.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,712 for Massachusetts residents and $11,328 for out-of-state students at Berkshire Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,216) over public community colleges in Massachusetts.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Berkshire Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Massachusetts community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,712	$11,328
Books & Supplies	$1,560
Off-Campus Living Costs	$23,204
Average Financial Aid	$5,331
Cost of Attendance	$30,476	$36,092
After Financial Aid	$25,145	$30,761
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$34,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Massachusetts Residents	Out-of-State Students
Berkshire Community College	$5,712	$11,328
Public Community Colleges in Massachusetts	$5,956	$11,216
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Berkshire Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 18 Certificate, 17 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	18	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Science	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	34 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Community Organization and Advocacy	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	70 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,694 students at Berkshire Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 490 male students and 963 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,453	344	1,109
Male Students	490	140	350
Female Students	963	204	759

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Berkshire Community College, there are 1,367 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 789 students were attending classes through distance learning (359 students are enrolled exclusively and 430 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,367
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	359
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	430
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	578

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