Real costs by state · Massachusetts · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 15 Massachusetts public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $4,214 and $34,275 per year — the lowest at Southeastern Technical Institute. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Technical Institute | — | $4,214 |
| Worcester State University | $22,874 | $13,658 |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $31,367 | $15,557 |
| Fitchburg State University | $25,555 | $15,571 |
| Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | $26,026 | $15,958 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell | $30,786 | $16,460 |
| Bridgewater State University | $26,160 | $16,904 |
| Salem State University | $28,291 | $17,590 |
| Westfield State University | $27,649 | $18,201 |
| Framingham State University | $27,413 | $18,551 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $34,549 | $18,964 |
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $30,544 | $20,885 |
| University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | $33,485 | $22,273 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | $34,239 | $26,265 |
| Assabet Valley Regional Technical School | — | $34,275 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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