by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a BHCC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how BHCC measures up.
BHCC is ranked #211 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Massachusetts, it ranks #2 of 85 for value.
Read the full BHCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Bunker Hill Community College is ranked #61 out of #96 in Massachusetts for quality and #2 out of #85 for Massachusetts value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the BHCC financial aid page to be sure.
Bunker Hill Community College is ranked #211 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Bunker Hill Community College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at BHCC costs about $10,399. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $41,595 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $14,987 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $7,818 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $10,399 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $41,595 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about BHCC net price and the factors that affect it.
What BHCC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a BHCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,948 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,595 | #211 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,272 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $59,948 | — | — |
| All Students | $41,595 | #2 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $31,272 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at BHCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4,847 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,653 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,288 |
| $75K–$110K | $11,291 |
About 64% of BHCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,859 per year. Get more details on the BHCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the BHCC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.