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Massachusetts colleges and universities

There are 101 colleges, universities, and technical schools in Massachusetts. Combined, these Massachusettsan colleges and universities employ 239,595 people, earn more than $36 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $198 billion.
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Types of colleges and universities in Massachusetts

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Colleges, universities, and technical schools
 
101
 
$35,524,016,859
Undergraduate colleges
 
62
 
$8,009,372,949
Universities
 
28
 
$27,474,993,253
Community colleges
 
1
 
$0
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Colleges and universities by major Massachusetts cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Boston
 
71
 
$30,633,744,832
Springfield, MA
 
14
 
$2,196,055,291
Worcester
 
7
 
$1,377,468,446
Pittsfield
 
4
 
$557,848,091
Providence, RI
 
3
 
$393,528,783
Barnstable Town
 
1
 
$5,757,419
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Job trends for Massachusetts colleges and universities

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
9
1-10
 
2
11-25
 
2
26-100
 
8
101 to 1,000
 
19
1,000+
 
38
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Sizes of colleges and universities in Massachusetts

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
9
$250k to $1M
 
2
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
13
$25M to $100M
 
17
$100M+
 
35
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Directory of colleges and universities in Massachusetts

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Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College is a highly selective, nondenominational, residential, liberal arts college for women, enrolling approximately 2,000 students from across the United States and more than 70 countries.
Revenue
$242.2m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
2,924
EIN
04-2103578
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Springfield College

To educate students in spirit, mind and body for leadership in service to others by building upon a foundation of Humanics and academic excellence. The college is a private, coeducational institution offering baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees.
Revenue
$157.2m
Assets
$292.7m
Employees
1,959
EIN
04-2104329
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smith College

Trustees of the Smith College is custodian of the endowment and properties of the college. The board administers the invested fund, sets the annual budget and determines policies for operation and control of the college.
Revenue
$532.5m
Assets
$3.9b
Employees
4,519
EIN
04-1843040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harvard University

Harvard University provides diverse educational opportunities, fosters global research, and supports innovation across various fields for learners at all stages of life.
Revenue
$8.3b
Assets
$79.9b
Employees
39.6k
EIN
04-2103580
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The mission of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century.
Revenue
$6.7b
Assets
$45.3b
Employees
28.0k
EIN
04-2103594
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Clark University

Founded in 1887 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university addressing social and human imperatives on a global scale.
Revenue
$235.5m
Assets
$770.1m
Employees
2,700
EIN
04-2111203
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New England Conservatory (NEC)

New England Conservatory educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on the talent and deep reservoir of experience of our distinguished faculty.
Revenue
$90.2m
Assets
$316.5m
Employees
1,393
EIN
23-7225104
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nichols College

Nichols College is a college of choice for business and leadership education as a result of its distinctive career-focused and leadership-based approaches to learning, both in and out of the classroom.
Revenue
$64.8m
Assets
$108.8m
Employees
738
EIN
04-2104778
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Regis College

Regis College, through education in the arts, sciences, and professions, empowers women and men to challenge themselves academically, to serve and to lead.
Revenue
$109.4m
Assets
$115.9m
Employees
1,104
EIN
04-2104451
IRS type
501(c)(3)

College Year in Athens (CYA)

College Year in Athens is a study abroad program focused upon the history and culture of Greece and the Mediterranean region.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
14
EIN
04-2374513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a talent catalyst that recognizes and develops student potential. Leveraging our location in the heart of Boston, our faculty, staff, and alumni work together to provide a student-centered experience.
Revenue
$358.6m
Assets
$891.5m
Employees
3,334
EIN
04-2133255
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emerson College

Emerson College ignites creative voices in communication and the arts through experiential, inclusive programs, hands-on productions and polling, and global, practical learning.
Revenue
$340.2m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
3,504
EIN
04-1286950
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Laboure College of Healthcare

Laboure College of Healthcare educates diverse professionals in nursing and allied health, offering flexible programs that promote patient-centered care and community service.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$35.2m
Employees
226
EIN
04-2134818
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth provides a project-based education in engineering, technology, design and management that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, and experiential learning resulting in a career-ready, skilled professional and engaged citizen.
Revenue
$227.8m
Assets
$491.9m
Employees
2,141
EIN
04-1958460
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merrimack College

Merrimack College fosters a vibrant community, offering diverse academic programs and promoting personal growth through its Augustinian Catholic mission and inclusive environment.
Revenue
$322.2m
Assets
$429.1m
Employees
2,201
EIN
04-2103731
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lesley University

Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field.
Revenue
$99.4m
Assets
$426.8m
Employees
1,293
EIN
04-2103589
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Tufts University

Tufts University is a student-centered research university dedicated to the creation and application of knowledge. They are committed to providing transformative experiences for students and faculty in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Revenue
$1.6b
Assets
$4.9b
Employees
13.7k
EIN
04-2103634
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Trustees of Boston University

The Trustees of Boston University were incorporated by an act of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1869 for the establishment and oversight of the University.
Revenue
$3.5b
Assets
$9.3b
Employees
29.2k
EIN
04-2103547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Gordon College

Gordon College strives to graduate men and women distinguished by intellectual maturity and Christian character, committed to lives of service and prepared for leadership worldwide.
Revenue
$82.6m
Assets
$194.9m
Employees
1,545
EIN
04-2104258
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Brandeis University

Brandeis University combines rigorous undergraduate education and pioneering research, fostering a community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and impactful careers across diverse disciplines.
Revenue
$496.9m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
4,859
EIN
04-2103552
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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