# Anna Maria College

Private nonprofit college in Paxton, MA. IPEDS ID 164492.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/anna-maria-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/anna-maria-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 50% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $28,333 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 46%; beats 11% of MA colleges and 35% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $46,651; beats 10% of MA colleges and 30% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $17,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,554 |
| 30-48k | $24,373 |
| 48-75k | $25,366 |
| 75-110k | $27,627 |
| 110k+ | $33,305 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.31 years on average (29% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $46,651 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $25,554 | $110,138 | 16.3 years |
| 30-48k | $24,373 | $105,048 | 15.5 years |
| 48-75k | $25,366 | $109,327 | 16.1 years |
| 75-110k | $27,627 | $119,072 | 17.6 years |
| 110k+ | $33,305 | $143,545 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $61,888
- Tuition and fees: $44,571
- Housing and meals: $17,310; books: $1,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,965 applicants, 3,551 admitted, 249 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 50%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 90%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (33 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection | $81,637 | $110,044 | $22,875 |
| Nursing | $75,045 | $88,554 | $30,954 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $76,013 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $61,652 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | not reported | $56,774 | $25,575 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Support Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | $27,000 |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $100,240 (Worcester, MA), $104,550 (MA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage $70,900 (Worcester, MA), $75,570 (MA), $59,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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