careers
Private career schools and
colleges in Massachusetts contribute to the training of employees with the
skills to meet employer demands. Private
career schools produce employees with market specific skills in high demand
fields including allied health care, business administration, computer
technology, cosmetology, culinary, dental, electronics, legal administration,
massage therapy, medical billing & coding, pharmacy, photography and many
more.
The training at private career schools is generally completed in a short period of time, is affordable and leads to rewarding careers.
During this economic downturn the opportunities available for students in private career schools is particularly critical. For many of our students the private career school offers a valuable alternative to the financial burden imposed by two and four-year colleges. Moreover, private career schools have excellent retention and completion rates and offer students access to education and training not always available at traditional colleges.
Students and Schools
- 300 Total Number of Private Career Schools
- 80,000 Total Students Enrolled
Completion Rates, Placement, Program Length and Cost *
- 81% Percentage of Students that Complete Training
- 76% Percentage of Students Placed in a Training-Related Job
- 9 Months Average Length of Program
- $11,224 Average Cost of Program
Information obtained from member school profiles.
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