Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA · Highest award: Associate's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 6,522 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 6,637 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 8,688 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 9,415 | |
| $110,001+ | 13,014 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $37,277 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 49% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33% | |
| Black | 8% | |
| Asian | 3% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Two-year institutions in MA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bard College - Holyoke Microcollege | Not reported | Not reported | $46,543 |
| Berkshire Community College | $9,921 | Not reported | $38,832 |
| Bristol Community College | $5,547 | Not reported | $38,663 |
| Bunker Hill Community College | $7,818 | Not reported | $47,618 |
| Cape Cod Community College | $8,296 | Not reported | $43,670 |
| FINE Mortuary College | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Greenfield Community College | $7,679 | Not reported | $37,132 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing | Not reported | Not reported | $101,466 |
| Massachusetts Bay Community College | $7,169 | Not reported | $52,654 |
| Massasoit Community College | $8,460 | Not reported | $46,111 |
| Middlesex Community College | $2,624 | Not reported | $50,651 |
| Mount Wachusett Community College | $7,931 | Not reported | $41,118 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | $88,067 | $56,073 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $84,264 | $80,813 | $20,880 |
| Engineering, General. | $75,267 | $72,916 | $8,907 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $59,378 | $48,733 | $9,200 |
| Computer Programming. | $52,618 | $58,070 | $10,700 |
| Social Work. | $51,690 | $39,409 | $10,075 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $50,953 | $51,180 | $11,930 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | $47,136 | $48,126 | $5,988 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $46,250 | $46,706 | $5,658 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | $46,186 | $41,099 | Not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $43,692 | $35,447 | Not reported |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. | $43,182 | $41,460 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $41,607 | $44,125 | $8,995 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | $41,345 | $34,272 | Not reported |
| Biology, General. | $39,198 | $44,758 | $5,300 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | $39,070 | $30,572 | Not reported |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | $37,024 | $34,184 | Not reported |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $34,441 | $31,650 | Not reported |
| Legal Support Services. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10