Berkshire Community College -- Pittsfield -- "In the history of higher education, we are a young institution," writes the president of Berkshire Community College. "Yet, we are rich in a history of accessibility, academic excellence, support for personal growth, and community involvement."

Berkshire offers 33 associates degree programs and 13 certificate programs taught by pproximately 148 full- and part-time faculty, supported by 156 full- and part-time professional, support, and technical staff. Over 2,400 students regularly enroll at BCC each year. 62% are part-time students (less than 12 credits per semester); 55% take day courses only; 23% take evening courses only; and 19% take both. 58% are female. 53% are age 23 or older. 95% come from Berkshire County.

A student can register in a joint admissions program as a freshman simultaneously at BCC and any other public college or university in Massachusetts. Upon graduation from BCC with a minimum 2.50 grade point average, such a student is guaranteed admission to that institution. If his/her final GPA is 3.00 or better, he/she is also eligible for a 33% in-state tuition wavier when transferring.

91% of the graduates who elected to enter the job market upon graduation found work. 89% of career program graduates are employed in jobs related to their field of study. 71% are employed within Berkshire County.

Bridgewater State College -- Bridgewater -- Bridgewater State College (BSC) was founded in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of America's first teacher preparation institutions. The campus is situated on 235 acres in the heart of the town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. While maintaining its historic focus on the preparation of teachers, Bridgewater today provides a broad range of baccalaureate degree programs through its School of Arts and Sciences, its nationally-recognized School of Education and Allied Studies, and its School of Business, which includes the only four-year aviation program at a public college in New England.

At the graduate level, the College offers master's degree programs and certificates of advanced graduate study, as well as a joint doctoral program in educational leadership in partnership with the University of Massachusetts- Lowell.

Bristol Community College -- Fall River -- BCC is where smart people come to prepare for a career or to start on a four-year degree. It’s the place where students come first…and go far. BCC is a great first choice for students who are serious about getting started on a bright and successful future. Whether you have your goals already set, or are still defining what those goals should be, BCC has the programs, the resources, and the people to put you first…and put you on the road to your successful future.

The most important educational resource at BCC is the faculty -- men and women committed to their disciplines, and committed to the community college student. Our faculty hold advanced degrees in their disciplines, and many are actively involved in research, publishing, community projects, and consulting work.

The College's high-tech labs and courses stay up-to-date with the rapidly changing environment. Ample on-campus computer facilities, updated science labs, the latest in teaching technology, distance learning opportunities and more allow you to take maximum advantage of technology's power.

The Eileen T. Farley Learning Resources Center is considered one of the most comprehensive centers in the Massachusetts community college system, providing access to the many different media needed for scholarship and for enjoyment.

Bunker Hill Community College -- Charlestown -- Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is a multi-campus urban institution, its main campus situated in the historic Charlestown neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. A second campus is located in nearby Chelsea, Massachusetts; five satellites are located in the local communities of Cambridge, Chinatown, Revere, Somerville and Boston’s South End.

Founded in 1973 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, BHCC enrolls more than 7,837 students in day, evening, weekend, web-based and distance learning courses and programs. The College offers more than 65 associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for successful employment and transfer to four-year universities. Internationally recognized for development of individualized and alternative methods of instruction, BHCC is a leader in distance learning technologies that enhance and strengthen the learning environment. The College also has expansive course offerings in English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education.

One of the largest colleges in the state’s community college system, BHCC incorporates multi-cultural and international perspectives in its courses, programs and institutional climate. With students from 90 countries, and students of color comprising more than half of the student’s population, BHCC is one of the most diverse and cosmopolitan colleges in New England. The average age of students is 28, nearly two-thirds are women and the majority of all students work while attending college. An expansive array of student services support the varied needs of the BHCC students.

Fitchburg State College -- Fitchburg -- Fitchburg State offers undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on career-orientated learning that is firmly grounded in the liberal arts, as well as selected majors in the traditional arts and sciences. U.S. News and World Report ranks it in the third tier of regional colleges and universities in the northern United States.

The college features small class sizes, hands-on professional education, and an accessible faculty dedicated to teaching. A compact campus provides the added bonus of a secure community where social and cultural activities abound and students assume a wide-range of leadership roles in the community, student government and social and artistic affairs.

An emphasis on faculty mentoring and internships has resulted in an extremely high success rate in placing students in careers or graduate school. FSC has 33 buildings (some nearly a century old, most post-60s) on 31 acres, not including the McKay Teacher Education Center (12 acres) and the Athletic Fields (35 acres). The college also owns 120 acres in Leominster, Lancaster and Lunenburg used for nature and ecological study, 10 acres on John Fitch Highway, and five acres on North Street in the vicinity of the Recreation Center.

Framingham State College -- Framingham -- Framingham State College, founded by Horace Mann in 1839, is an institution with a strong liberal arts focus and a rich history of academic innovation. Our distinguished faculty bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom and are committed to teaching on the undergraduate level. Students learn in small classes and work closely with dedicated instructors. At first glance, Framingham State College appears to be a typical, small New England liberal arts college, but if you ask our students, you will find so much more! When students are asked why they chose to attend Framingham State College, they mention its outstanding academic reputation, interesting course offerings, the exciting location, sense of community spirit, and, of course, its affordable cost. Our students know that a college education involves much more than time spent in the classroom. Both inside and outside of the classroom, the college years are a time of intellectual challenges, self-discovery, and establishing new friendships. At Framingham State College, you will find a college with a solid, traditional liberal arts foundation which encourages independent thought and creativity.

Located just 20 miles west of Boston, the College offers all the cultural and social benefits of the city without the pressures and inconveniences of living there. The College is located on a beautiful, 73 acre, traditional New England campus in Framingham, the largest town in Massachusetts. Whether you choose to participate in an internship, take a part-time job, or attend a concert or visit a museum, our location provides an exciting environment with countless opportunities to explore during your undergraduate years.

Greenfield Community College -- Greenfield -- Greenfield Community College is located in the beautiful and historic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, between the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains and the fertile farmland of the Connecticut River watershed.

GCC is the smallest of the 15 community colleges in the Massachusetts higher education system, known for the caring and supportive attitude of the faculty and staff, and for the broad support it enjoys from the surrounding community. We are fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and we work closely with bachelor degree granting colleges of the Massachusetts public higher education system, including the University of Massachusetts, and with private colleges and universities, which enables us to offer diverse transfer opportunities to our students.

The career programs offered by the College prepare our students to enter the work force or update their skills, while credit-free workshops and seminars are offered for personal enrichment. Day, evening and weekend classes are offered so that students who need a flexible academic schedule can be served. Today, the annual fall enrollment of the College exceeds 2,300 students.

Holyoke Community College -- Holyoke -- For over 59 years, the Holyoke Community College has been a gateway to quality education and career advancement. Seeking to realize their dreams and aspirations, more than 100,000 students have come through the open doors of the College. Today, HCC serves over 9,000 students annually from more than 70 cities and towns in western Massachusetts.

The College is conveniently located on a beautiful 135 acre campus adjacent to Interstate 91 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. HCC offers over 90 different academic options for students to choose from and boasts the highest transfer rate [to four-year institutions] of any community college in the state.

Massachusetts Bay Community College -- Wellesley Hills -- MassBay is about caring and serving you so that you can achieve your goals. It's a comprehensive college experience that sets us apart from other higher learning institutions.

We feature small class sizes for more personalized attention and an individualized learning environment; a dedicated team of professors focused on helping each of their students succeed and accomplish their educational goals. Many of our professors teach at other prestigious Boston-area institutions, have published works in their particular field, or have won awards for their accomplishments; centers of Excellence that allow you to study and interact among peers with similar career goals; and resources, like part-time, evening, Saturday and online classes, to make it easier for you to fit college into your lifestyle.

Founded in 1961, MassBay is one of 15 accredited Community Colleges within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Public Higher Education System. Our goal is to prepare you to transfer to a four-year institution, enter the job market in high demand fields, retrain you for new job opportunities, and provide exciting lifelong learning selections.

We provide quality career programs for immediate employment and programs paralleling the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree. MassBay offers a diverse course selection in the Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Computers, and Health Sciences programs of study.

Massachusetts College of Art -- Boston -- Massachusetts College of Art is a public, free-standing college of art and design. The college's professional baccalaureate and graduate degree programs enable students to contribute to the New England economy as fine artists, designers, and art educators, and to engage creatively in the well being of their society. Continuing education classes, exhibitions, and cultural programs fulfill the college's public purpose of providing access to the arts for the citizens of the Commonwealth. The college aspires to be a leader in the art and design professions, and to influence the direction of the arts nationally through the accomplishments of its graduates and the creative activities of its faculty and staff.

MassArt was founded in 1873 to satisfy two imperatives-a business demand for industrial drawing skills, and the belief of educators that training in drawing could promulgate both manual and intellectual skills, and yield even spiritual benefits. As crafted by its two founders, English art educator Walter Smith and Boston Brahmin arts impresario Charles Callahan Perkins, the new institution would produce drawing teachers required in schools throughout the Commonwealth, while at the same time producing professional artists, designers, architects, and scientists. The goal would be to educate people in the creative process, not merely train them to draw. It would "impart knowledge," Smith wrote, of "how to draw, not how to make drawings." He explained, "The process of drawing makes ignorance visible; it is a criticism made by ourselves on our perceptions, and gives physical evidence that we either think rightly or wrongly, or even do not think at all."

Its roots in the economic and cultural dimensions of the Commonwealth have ensured that the college has evolved with the times. Technical drawing occurs on paper and vector graphics programs; art education students work with teachers in the field to develop new curricula for the schools; design students return from internships with a sense of what's required out there today. In myriad ways, the school is geared to develop in pace with the Commonwealth-which it supports and from which it draws its strengths-and the greater world.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts -- North Adams -- Nestled in the rolling hills of the Berkshires, MCLA [also known as North Adams State College]offers students the experience of a small private college at a public cost. MCLA provides students with an ideal learning environment, combining rigorous academic training with broad opportunities for learning outside the classroom.

MCLA’s small size fosters a tight-knit community among students and faculty. The curriculum at MCLA emphasizes the development of strong analytical and communication skills that prepares students for the workforce. We offer rigorous professional programs in computer science and information systems, business administration and education, and abundant research opportunities in programs such as biology, physics and psychology. Our educational philosophy is that students learn best by actively participating in their own education, and our curriculum provides opportunities for independent study, service learning, and study abroad.

The unique natural beauty, diverse cultural community and extraordinary recreational opportunities of the Berkshires provide the ideal setting for a rich learning and growing experience.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy -- Buzzards Bay -- The Massachusetts Maritime Academy campus is in the perfect setting. Located adjacent to the Cape Cod Canal and at the head of Buzzards Bay, you are in the very heart of the unlimited recreational opportunities that have made Cape Cod the summer haven for tourists. If you crave city life, Boston and Providence are just a short drive away.

For over 100 years, Massachusetts Maritime Academy has been preparing women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As the nation's oldest and finest co-ed maritime college, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment. As a member of the cadet corps you will live, study, sail, work and play in an atmosphere that encourages you to be your best.

Our graduates have been at the very top of seagoing, engineering, and environmental professions. Additionally, many of our graduates have translated their educational experiences and personal traits developed at MMA into rewarding careers ashore. Whether in engineering, business. government, environmental protection, marine science, military, law, medicine, management, education or many other professions, the lessons you learn at the Academy will prepare you for success.

Massaxoit Community College -- Brockton -- "Massasoit Community College is a comprehensive institution offering a full range of degree programs, transfer and support services-including an extensive Academic Resource Center, and credentialed certificates in a wide array of fields," writes president Dr. Charles Wall. "With a Massasoit education you can be ready for immediate employment in the workforce or transfer to a four-year college."

We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. We are dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive environment where the members of our community can attain their educational and personal goals. We encourage all to take responsibility for their learning, to discover their potential, and to achieve their ambitions.

Recognizing that our diversity is an important source of our strength, we respond to the needs of our community and expect that everyone at Massasoit respects the rights and affirms the dignity of all people. We strive to construct a safe and trustful environment where together we can engage in open dialogue.

We offer a wide range of quality, affordable associate degree, certificate, and short-term training programs to prepare our students for employment and/or transfer to baccalaureate institutions and to promote the development of critical skills. We continue our commitment to attracting, retaining, and supporting faculty who are dedicated to teaching community college students. We also create a supportive environment that encourages self-knowledge, community involvement, and global awareness.

Middlesex Community College -- Bedford -- Founded in 1970, Middlesex has grown to become the largest community college in Massachusetts. MCC now has a total annual enrollment of more than 11,000 credit students, as well as thousands of noncredit students on its campuses in Bedford and Lowell.

At Middlesex our mission is to help you reach your educational goals. Our focus is on your future. As the largest community college in the commonwealth, our students can choose from more than 79 degree and certificate programs, as well as hundreds of community education and career training courses offered during the day, evening, weekend and online. Many of our programs also have internships and Service-Learning components, which give our students important experiential learning opportunities many employers appreciate.

Middlesex also offers professional development opportunities and several on-campus bachelor’s degree completion programs for Middlesex graduates through Salem and Fitchburg state colleges as well as MCC evening courses at Woburn High School.

Our 200-acre Bedford campus is conveniently located off Route 3 on the Billerica border, while our Lowell campus is situated in the heart of the city on the riverfront at Kearney Square.

Our accomplished faculty includes poets, painters, writers, producers, technological entrepreneurs and scholars of all types. They are dedicated to ensuring student success. Most hold advanced academic degrees in their fields, and many have exceptional experience in the workplace. They are all believers in the community college mission.

Mount Wachusett Community College -- Gardner -- Mount Wachusett Community College is an accredited, public two-year institution serving 29 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts. The 269-acre main campus is located in Gardner, Massachusetts; satellite sites are located in Leominster, Fitchburg, Athol, Orange, and Devens. The college offers over 40 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as adult basic education/GED programs, education and training for business and industry, and noncredit community service programs. MWCC students enjoy many support services and resources including the Fitness and Wellness Center, the Academic Support Center, and the 555-seat Theatre at the Mount. Courses are offered in the day, evening, on weekends, and online.

North Adams State College -- North Adams -- Nestled in the rolling hills of the Berkshires, MCLA [also known as Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts]offers students the experience of a small private college at a public cost. MCLA provides students with an ideal learning environment, combining rigorous academic training with broad opportunities for learning outside the classroom.

MCLA’s small size fosters a tight-knit community among students and faculty. The curriculum at MCLA emphasizes the development of strong analytical and communication skills that prepares students for the workforce. We offer rigorous professional programs in computer science and information systems, business administration and education, and abundant research opportunities in programs such as biology, physics and psychology. Our educational philosophy is that students learn best by actively participating in their own education, and our curriculum provides opportunities for independent study, service learning, and study abroad.

The unique natural beauty, diverse cultural community and extraordinary recreational opportunities of the Berkshires provide the ideal setting for a rich learning and growing experience.

Northern Essex Community College -- Haverhill -- Northern Essex Community College is justifiably proud of the quality of education and services we offer to our students. Each year over 15,000 individuals study at Northern Essex either full- or part-time. We have a teaching faculty who concentrate their education, experience and effort in the classroom. When your education is completed, you will have the skills needed to join the thousands of Northern Essex graduates who have transferred successfully to baccalaureate programs, or who have become a part of the highly skilled business, industrial and professional work force for which New England is famous.

You will be able to study at Northern Essex at an extremely low cost. The average full-time student residing in Massachusetts spends approximately $1000 a semester for tuition and fees excluding insurance. Part-time study is comparably inexpensive. A number of financial aid sources are available to eligible students and we are committed to helping you find a way to afford Northern Essex.

Northern Essex is a public, two-year college that offers comprehensive programs of study leading to the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Science degree and Certificates of program completion. Our student body is a complex group. Many come here directly after high school, often from the top 25% of their class. Others bring a variety of living and job experiences to their studies. The average age of our students ranges from 25 in the day to approximately 31 in the evening. Some are taking traditional college programs, planning to transfer to a four-year institution after graduation. Some are enrolled in associate degree or certificate programs leading to immediate employment in specialized career fields. Some are taking developmental courses to upgrade their academic backgrounds while pursuing a degree program. Others are taking individual courses, exploring alternatives before making more formal academic decisions. Some students take special interest courses only. Large numbers of students are enrolled in nontraditional programs of study such as English as a second language courses, and certain training programs in special skills and high technology areas are designed to fit the unique training needs of individual groups of students or particular employers.

Excellent facilities, solid academic support services and a dynamic student activity program are part of the educational opportunities available at Northern Essex. Flexible scheduling and the option of completing your degree or certificate at your own pace are hallmarks of a Northern Essex education.

Our dedicated teaching faculty accept with enthusiasm the challenge of responding properly to the differing backgrounds of their students and, at the same time, directing and leading them toward broader understandings. Our faculty are deeply involved in the planning of each class and in the achievement of each student, and are equally dedicated to personal achievement. Our faculty have the teaching time and the commitment to advise as well as instruct students, and to provide support and encouragement as well as specialized study opportunities.

North Shore Community College -- Danvers -- NSCC, like all Massachusetts community colleges, is run by a local Board of Trustees. They have authority over the budget and all major decisions at the College. The mission of the Board of Higher Education is to ensure that Massachusetts residents have the opportunity to benefit from a higher education that enriches their lives and advances their contributions to the civic life, economic development and social progress of the Commonwealth. To that end, the programs and services of Massachusetts higher education must meet standards of quality commensurate with the benefits it promises and must be truly accessible to the people of the Commonwealth in all their diversity.

North Shore Community College has made a commitment to developing and maintaining an inclusive, proactive, and empowered culture where diversity is a guiding value, not just in theory, but in practice. NSCC offers 50 associates degree programs and 39 certificate programs, not to mention various continuous education courses.

Quinsigamond Community College -- Worcester -- For over 41 years, Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA has provided thousands of men and women opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth, whether preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce, transfer to bachelor level programs in four-year colleges and universities, or for personal and cultural enrichment. Area and regional businesses and professionals such as Intel Corporation, Verizon, Kennedy Diecasting, Waters Corporation, UPS, Ken-Weld, and Saint Gobain have benefited as well through regular and customized workforce training and education programming designed in partnership. In addition, the College works directly with K-12 school systems in a variety of collaborations and partnerships.

QCC was established in 1963 to provide access to higher education to residents of Central Massachusetts. Since the early 60s, enrollment has grown from 300 to over 13,000 full and part-time day and evening students served. Over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Human Services. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars through its Division of Continuing Education at its downtown College at CitySquare campus. In addition, over 300 noncredit and nearly 35 credit courses are offered online. The College also has program locations at the Senior Center in Worcester (Hotel/Rest. Mgt.), Blackstone Valley Reg. Technical High School in Upton (Automotive Technology), and Southbridge High School, Southbridge (evening classes offerings).

The College serves over 13,000 students annually through it Day and Continuing Education divisions and it employs 771 full and part-time faculty, administration, and staff. QCC offers over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in the fields of Business, Technology, Liberal Arts, Health Care, and Human Services. Through its Center for Continuing Education, it offers over 400 traditional and online courses, workshops, seminars, and customized training programs.

Salem State College -- Salem -- Overlooking historic Salem Harbor, Salem State College is actively involved in the historical and recreational life of the North Shore of Massachusetts. The city of Salem draws more than a million visitors annually who enjoy the multi-faceted landscape of the city and the surrounding Essex National Heritage Area.

"From business to criminal justice to nursing, the College's academic programs represent diverse and comprehensive courses of study in a multitude of disciplines," writes the college's president, Dr. Nancy D. Harrington.

"A college is far more than academics, though. Involvement in athletics, clubs and associations, student government and the arts provide opportunities to become more well-rounded adults and better future citizens. The College offers you numerous ways to become involved, and I invite you to take advantage of them.

The evolution of Salem State College over the last 150 years reflects and contributes to the history of the nation, the Commonwealth, and the local community. The college is witness to the dualities of obstacles and successes. Constant to the values of its founders, it has adapted to the changing needs of society as well. Although the mission of the college has expanded vastly, its philosophy of education remains remarkably steadfast.

Salem Normal School welcomed its first class of "young ladies who wish to prepare themselves for teaching" on September 14, 1854. The fourth such institution in Massachusetts and the tenth in America, the school was born of the humanitarian endeavors of Horace Mann. Mann was determined to convince politically conservative leaders in the local communities that proper teacher training was requisite to the improvement of public education for all children. Although the normal school system was approved conditionally by the General Court in 1838, and a campus opened in Lexington in 1839, opposition was pervasive. Nevertheless, Salem welcomed its own school and generously endowed the first site on Broad Street.

Salem State College's evolution into a respected multi-purpose institution of higher education, serving some 10,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs, owes its success to the foundation of administrative and faculty vision, the mutual goals of community and college, and the accomplishments and loyalties of alumni worldwide. One hundred and fifty years later, Salem State College continues to promote and promise the tradition of excellence envisioned by its founders.

Springfield Technical Community College -- Springfield -- Springfield Technical Community College enhances the quality of your education by providing an environment in which faculty and staff can pursue innovation and change. The following college initiatives highlight our commitment to educational excellence, economic development and community outreach both locally and nationally.

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, overlooking the center of Springfield and the Connecticut River, STCC continues the Armory's history of innovation. Students at STCC enjoy a rich educational experience through interaction with a supportive and caring staff, distinguished faculty, a diverse student body, a variety of activities including championship athletic teams and an active drama society, and the Ovations series of cultural events.

In October 1996 , through the Massachusetts legislature, the college acquired an additional 15.3 acres adjacent to the campus to create the STCC Technology Park. Owned and operated by the STCC Assistance Corporation, the technology park leases space to technology-based businesses, and will be the home of the Springfield Enterprise Center and the STCC Entrepreneurial Institute.

University of Massachusetts -- Amherst -- The University of Massachusetts has been providing high quality educational opportunities for Massachusetts residents and for students and faculty from all over the world for more than 140 years.

Our 11,000 graduates each year enrich the Commonwealth, our industries, and our society. The nearly 60,000 students we educate each year are predominantly drawn from the region and remain in the region after graduation.

More than 210,000 UMass alumni live in Massachusetts and represent the foundation of the state's workforce and contribute enormously to our knowledge-based economy.

With more than $375 million in annual research funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, our corporate partners, and other Federal and Private Foundations, the University of Massachusetts is one of the three largest research universities in the Commonwealth and is rated as one of the top Universities in the world by organizations such as the Times of London.

Our five campuses [Amherst, Boston, Lowell, Dartmouth, and the Medical School]serve every region of the state, making UMass the engine for economic and social development in every region of Massachusetts.

Our commitment to meet our student's demonstrated financial need means that no student need be denied access to the highest quality university education.

The University is presently entering a growth period in which we are investing in increased student financial aid, new faculty and new facilities, including the building of new laboratories, classrooms and dormitories. At the same time, we are seeing the number of applications rising annually at each of our campuses. The University of Massachusetts is increasingly being recognized as a great educational choice.

Westfield State College -- Westfield -- Westfield State is a four-year, coeducational, comprehensive public college. The most residential of the nine Massachusetts state colleges, Westfield State takes pride in its warm, comfortable atmosphere and small class sizes. Our priorities are dynamic, effective teaching, and student involvement in the life of the college and the community. Students benefit from Westfield State's emphasis on service and experiential learning. It's the perfect environment for getting a well-rounded education while achieving specialized goals.

Worcester State College -- Worcester -- From its founding in 1874 Worcester State College has been dedicated to educational programs that lead to self-enrichment and to careers in the professions, government, business and industry.

As a public, state-funded college governed by a local Board of Trustees under the Board of Higher Education, Worcester State College is empowered to award baccalaureate and master’s degrees in education and in the arts and sciences. While continuing its tradition of serving the residents of the Commonwealth, the College earned a reputation for quality teaching by dedicated faculty in classes of moderate size and for programs responsive to its students’ and society’s changing needs.

Worcester State College's commitment to providing the best resources for learning is evident the minute you step on campus. Stressing effective teaching and scholarship, we offer degrees at the baccalaureate and the master's levels as well as programs of continuing education. Our curriculum emphasizes a liberal arts core that provides a foundation for your career and life choices. Building upon this foundation is a dynamic variety of arts and sciences majors in addition to professional programs sensitive to student career requirements in a changing economic climate. Our centers and institutes address important societal issues by providing resources, services and learning opportunities to our students and to the community at large.