Ranking

Best Culinary Arts and Related Services Colleges in Massachusetts 2026

Northern Essex Community College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 17.72 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 9 colleges here by earnings against net price.

9 Massachusetts colleges offering Culinary Arts and Related Services, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 9
Cheapest net price: $5,547
Top earnings 10y: $83,238
Public / Private: 8 / 1

Northern Essex Community College

A+

Haverhill, MA · Public

ROI score: 17.72
Net price: $6,046
Earnings 10y: $42,862
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Bristol Community College

A+

Fall River, MA · Public

ROI score: 17.43
Net price: $5,547
Earnings 10y: $38,663
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, MA · Public

ROI score: 15.23
Net price: $7,818
Earnings 10y: $47,618
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, MA · Public

ROI score: 13.63
Net price: $8,460
Earnings 10y: $46,111
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, MA · Public

ROI score: 12.64
Net price: $9,090
Earnings 10y: $45,949
Acceptance: Open / not reported

North Shore Community College

Danvers, MA · Public

ROI score: 12.61
Net price: $9,000
Earnings 10y: $45,391
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, MA · Public

ROI score: 11.55
Net price: $8,068
Earnings 10y: $37,277
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA · Public

ROI score: 9.79
Net price: $9,921
Earnings 10y: $38,832
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 8.53
Net price: $24,402
Earnings 10y: $83,238
Acceptance: 11.1%

How we picked this list

This list starts with Massachusetts schools with positive Culinary Arts and Related Services program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 13.23 (8 public, 1 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, MA tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many Massachusetts colleges are in this list?

9 Massachusetts colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.