Massachusetts Bay Community College

massbay offers more than 70 programs of study. whether you intend to pursue an associate degree or certificate, take a few courses, or explore customized trainings for your employees, massbay can help. as the most affordable higher education option in metrowest, our students take advantage of a high quality education that prepares them for the 21st century workforce or to transfer seamlessly to a bachelor’s degree program of their choice. with more than 100 courses offered online, and flexible scheduling available in the evenings and on weekends, there has never been a better time to earn the skills and credentials you need to advance your career or to start a new one. 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. 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 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.