At Berkshire Community College (BCC), you can earn the same credits you would earn
at a residential school, but at a substantial discount. Choose from programs in nursing, STEM, allied health, business, culinary arts, education, liberal arts,
fine Arts, criminal justice and more!
Just like most schools, BCC offers an extensive slate of online and hybrid courses.
The credits you earn here will still be valid in a semester or a year, and the MassTransfer program ensures those credits will transfer directly to many traditional four-year
programs. If you think you might be interested in transferring to MCLA, UMass or another
public college, check out the Commonwealth Commitment program to learn where you can go after BCC, with less student debt.
BCC not only offers the same high quality education as other colleges, but also the
chance for a debt-free future — right here in your own backyard. Check out a complete course listing.
Classes at BCC are taught by accomplished, credentialed professors who are committed
to the success of students in the Berkshires. Why pay more for the same credits?
Compare Costs
Below are some of the most popular schools BCC students transfer to after receiving
their associate's degree. Here is what you can save - on tuition and fees alone, leaving
aside room and board — if you attend BCC for your first two years.
Cost comparisons between BCC and other MA colleges
Institution
Average yearly cost after aid
BCC average yearly cost after aid
Savings
Williams College
$21,000
$9,000
$12,000
Boston University
$31,000
$9,000
$22,000
Smith College
$31,000
$9,000
$22,000
Northeastern University
$36,000
$9,000
$27,000
Mount Holyoke College
$36,000
$9,000
$27,000
Springfield College
$28,000
$9,000
$19,000
Western New England University
$30,000
$9,000
$21,000
UMass Amherst
$22,000
$9,000
$13,000
UMass Lowell
$17,000
$9,000
$8,000
UMass Boston
$17,000
$9,000
$8,000
UMass Dartmouth
$20,000
$9,000
$11,000
Salem State University
$19,000
$9,000
$10,000
MCLA
$15,000
$9,000
$6,000
Westfield State University
$18,000
$9,000
$9,000
Fitchburg State University
$16,000
$9,000
$7,000
Framingham State University
$18,000
$9,000
$9,000
Worcester State University
$14,000
$9,000
$5,000
Source: CollegeBoard.com. These costs are for tuition and fees only. They do not include the cost of books,
educational supplies or room and board.
