Is Holyoke Community College worth it?
Holyoke Community College is a public, two-year institution in Holyoke, Massachusetts (rural area). It awarded 728 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, human services and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,858
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,724
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,277
Average net price
$8,068
Completion rate
29%
Completions (2024)
728
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,591
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $25,779 | $41,607 | 139 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $33,500 | $59,378 | 64 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $73,404 | $84,264 | 40 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $37,533 | $46,250 | 37 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | $36,709 | $50,953 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $57,058 | N/A | 20 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $39,979 | $43,182 | 16 |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 123 |
| Human Services, General | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 89 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 61 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 36 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 29 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Associate | 28 |
| Psychology, General | Associate | 26 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 25 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | 20 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Associate | 17 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 34% | 2,006 |
| Retail Trade | 15% | 860 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 11% | 648 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 397 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 273 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 262 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 227 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 220 |
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Sources: federal figures for Holyoke Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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