Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Massasoit Community College

At first glance, Massasoit's general studies program looks solid—$28,529 starting earnings beats the national median by nearly $1,300, and the $9,375 debt load is manageable with a 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio. But within Massachusetts, this program lands squarely in the bottom half, underperforming the state median by about $2,700. That gap matters because Massachusetts community colleges are competing for the same students, and peers like Bunker Hill and Mass Bay deliver 30-35% higher starting earnings for the same associate degree.

The earnings trajectory tells an important part of the story: graduates see modest 9% wage growth over four years, reaching $31,035. That's reasonable progress but still trails what similar programs deliver elsewhere in the state. For a family evaluating community colleges in Massachusetts, the reality is that several other options provide stronger economic outcomes without significantly different debt burdens—Massasoit's debt level matches the state median exactly.

For families prioritizing affordability and local access in the Brockton area, this program clears basic benchmarks and won't saddle graduates with crushing debt. But if commuting to Boston or Worcester is feasible, other Massachusetts community colleges demonstrably deliver better returns on the same investment of time and money.