Business & Commerce at Mount Wachusett Community College
If you are interested in studying Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Mount Wachusett Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Mount Wachusett Community College is located in Gardner, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 business & commerce degrees were awarded at Mount Wachusett Community College.
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Online Class Availability at Mount Wachusett Community College
Distance learning is available at Mount Wachusett Community College. Of 3,694 students, 1,004 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,148 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Mount Wachusett Community College
Rankings can help you compare Mount Wachusett Community College’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #5 of 14 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #6 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #11 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #17 of 28 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #131 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #217 of 567 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College
Graduates of Mount Wachusett Community College’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $35,314 |
| 4 years | $52,852 |
| 5 years | $53,518 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Business & Commerce graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College report median earnings of $52,852, compared with $44,926 for all Mount Wachusett Community College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from Mount Wachusett Community College comes in at $9,250.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College are 33% women (8) and 67% men (16).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Mount Wachusett Community College
Of the 24 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Mount Wachusett Community College, 33% were women (8) and 67% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Mount Wachusett Community College, below the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at Mount Wachusett Community College
This Business & Commerce program at Mount Wachusett Community College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 24 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Mount Wachusett Community College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.