Massachusetts Bay Community College
Location and Contact Information
50 Oakland StWellesley Hills, MA 02481-5399
USA
Main Tel: (781) 239-3000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Massachusetts Bay Community College, more commonly known as MassBay Community College, is a 2-year college situated in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It was established in 1961. The college has three main campuses, in Ashland, Framingham and Wellesley. MassBay offers a wide selection of degrees and programs in varied areas of study. Massachusetts Bay Community College enrolls more than 5,000 students every semester.
Massachusetts Bay Community College is home to the famous Wellesley Symphony Orchestra. The campus also hosts a number of student clubs and organizations. Some of the organizations are Dance Club, Extreme Sports & Activities Club, Caribbean Club, Anime and Gaming Club and EA Sports Club.
Massachusetts Bay Community College's athletics teams participate in the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Massachusetts Community College Athletic Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and engineering technician.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Massachusetts Bay Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | 4,385 |
| 2 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 5,145 |
| 3 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | 4,452 |
| 4 | Temple College | Temple, TX | 5,178 |
| 5 | Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,871 |
| 6 | Wenatchee Valley College | Wenatchee, WA | 3,504 |
| 7 | Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights, MN | 5,618 |
| 8 | Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR | 5,233 |
| 9 | Pasco-Hernando Community College | New Port Richey, FL | 8,602 |
| 10 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 2,388 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 420 | 22 |
| < 1 year certificate | 163 | 17 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 78 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 47 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 36 |
Students
Student enrollment was 5,118 in 2009-2010 (3,387 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
- Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LAW
- 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
- 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
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
SCIENCE
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
- Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
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