Natural Sciences at Massasoit Community College

Brockton, MA · Public · Associate Degree

a compact campus enrolling 3,699 students in Brockton, MA.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,587 at Massasoit Community College come in 7% above the national median of $27,650 for Natural Sciences programs.

With a 46.6x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 40% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Natural Sciences career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

With first-year pay of $29,587 far exceeding the $6,147 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Natural Sciences is offered at just 2 schools in our analysis. Massasoit Community College's #1 ranking should be read in that context.

The $29,587-to-$48,316 earnings arc over five years reflects a 63% gain — well above average career growth for trade school graduates.

47 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
41
Low End
47
Score
48
High End
Earnings $29,587/yr (7% vs median)
AI-Proof Resilient (76% shielded)
Job Market Medium (24,400 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$519K
12.0% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
48.3x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
4 of 4
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$10,752
Out-of-state: $20,640
Median Debt at Graduation
$6,147
2.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,316
63% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Natural Sciences graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Natural sciences managers $161,180 +3.7% 50%
Physical scientists, all other $117,960 +0.6% 54%
Life scientists, all other $87,800 +3.7% 100%
Natural sciences managers
$161,180
+3.7% growth 50% AI-proof
Physical scientists, all other
$117,960
+0.6% growth 54% AI-proof
Life scientists, all other
$87,800
+3.7% growth 100% AI-proof

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Natural Sciences Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Natural Sciences — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Massasoit Community College and 1 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Massasoit Community College's Natural Sciences program score?
This program scores 47/100 — on the lower end for Natural Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How affordable is Natural Sciences at Massasoit Community College?
Median debt of just $6,147 against $29,587/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 2 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.
What's the AI uncertainty for Natural Sciences careers?
The 40% scenario spread reflects genuine uncertainty. Some career paths within Natural Sciences are more exposed than others — the aggregate score blends resistant and vulnerable roles.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →