Bay Path University

Name

Bay Path University

Legal name

Bay Path University

Website

https://baypath.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Graduate degrees
• Online learning
• Professional certificates
• Women's college

Headquarters

HQ city

Longmeadow

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition (Undergraduate & Graduate): Recurring tuition from per-credit undergraduate, graduate, and certificate enrollment, with separate tuition schedules for traditional on-campus, Bay Path Online, American Women's College Online, and graduate programs. Financial aid available.
2. Philanthropic Donations & Endowments: Charitable giving through Annual Fund (Carpe Diem Fund), Millennium Society, Endowed Scholarships, Planned Giving, Matching Gifts, Gifts of Stocks/Securities, and legacy bequests. Bay Path is a 501(c)(3) (EIN 04-2103865).
3. Acquisition-Expanded Revenue Base (Cambridge College): Acquisition of Cambridge College (Boston-based private institution, announced late 2023, integration expected by mid-2024) expanded student enrollment, extended geographic reach into eastern Massachusetts and Puerto Rico, and broadened workforce development programs.
4. Grants & Sponsored Funding: Restricted and unrestricted grant revenue such as the $100,000 Davis Foundation grant for literacy, $250,000 Mass. Technology Collaborative grant for cybersecurity workforce, and other foundation/corporate awards.
5. Standalone Certificate & Certification Programs: Standalone graduate certificates/certifications (e.g., Quality Systems and Improvement Management, Cybersecurity Management, Machine Learning Engineering) that can also stack toward MBA or MS degrees; tuition-bearing credentials for working professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bay Path University is a private nonprofit institution of higher education founded in 1897 that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through three channels: a traditional residential undergraduate college on the Longmeadow, MA campus, fully-online asynchronous 8-week undergraduate and graduate programs (Bay Path Online and The American Women's College Online), and a Graduate College offering 50+ master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. Its signature offerings include the NSA-designated MS in Cybersecurity +Certification, the MBA + Certification with StackUp™ multi-credential pathways, the EdD in Educational Leadership, the MS in Physician Assistant Studies, and the MSEd/EdS in Reading and Literacy Instruction.

Product overview

Bay Path University operates a multi-program educational portfolio rather than a single software product. At its core is a Massachusetts-based university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs delivered through three parallel channels: Traditional Undergraduate (residential/commuter on the Longmeadow campus), Bay Path Online / The American Women's College (fully-online undergraduate degrees for adult learners), and a Graduate College offering 50+ master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. Signature products include the MS in Cybersecurity +Certification (CBY +C) housed within the NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the MBA + Certification with 14 StackUp™ pathways, the EdD in Educational Leadership, the MS in Physician Assistant Studies, the MSEd & EdS in Reading and Literacy Instruction, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). These graduate programs are supplemented by a catalog of 40+ online graduate certificates and certifications spanning AI/ML (AI-Driven Innovation & Management Strategies, Applied AI Analytics, Machine Learning Engineering), business, healthcare, education, and cybersecurity. In late 2023 Bay Path acquired Cambridge College, a Boston-based private institution, with full integration expected by mid-2024, extending regional presence to eastern Massachusetts and Puerto Rico and enabling programs such as the Spanish-language online MBA. Together, the Traditional Undergraduate College, Bay Path Online (TAWC), the Graduate College, the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, the graduate certificates catalog, and the Cambridge College subsidiary form an integrated, channel-based educational platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bay Path Online: Online learning arm offering undergraduate and graduate programs delivered online.
• The American Women's College (TAWC)
• One Day Saturday Program (One Day A Week College)

Products and services

• MS in Cybersecurity +Certification (CBY +C) 30-credit online Master of Science in Cybersecurity with stackable certification pathways, designed for working professionals pursuing cybersecurity careers; aligned to NSA federal standards and featuring hands-on cyber range training.
• MBA + Certification 30-credit online MBA program with 14 StackUp™ certification pathway options including Cybersecurity Management, Finance, Healthcare Administration, HR Management, Machine Learning Engineering, Marketing, and Quality Systems; available in English and Spanish.
• Graduate Certificates and Certifications Catalog Catalog of 40+ online graduate certificates and professional certifications across AI/ML, business, healthcare, education, and cybersecurity; standalone credentials that may also stack toward MBA or MS degrees.
• Bay Path Online (Undergraduate Online Programs) Online undergraduate degree programs offering flexible, fully-online bachelor's degrees (Strategic HR Management, Leadership and Organizational Studies, Accounting, Marketing) for adult learners, including The American Women's College Online division.
• Traditional Undergraduate (Residential) Programs On-campus residential and commuter undergraduate programs at the Longmeadow, MA campus spanning Accounting, Biology, Business, Communication, Education, Forensic Science, Interior Design, and more, with a women's college model and small class sizes.
• Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense NSA-designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) that houses the MS in Cybersecurity program and supports curriculum aligned with federal cybersecurity standards.
• Cambridge College (Acquired Institution) Boston-based private institution acquired in 2024, now jointly operated under 'Bay Path University and Cambridge College,' extending regional presence into eastern Massachusetts and Puerto Rico and adding Spanish-language programs.
• EdD in Educational Leadership Fully online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership for working professionals pursuing leadership roles in K-12 and higher education.
• MS in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with clinical rotations preparing graduates for primary care and other clinical roles at health systems including Baystate Medical Center.
• MSEd & EdS in Reading and Literacy Instruction Master of Science in Education and Education Specialist programs in Reading and Literacy Instruction that earned an A grade from NCTQ; supported by JOY Literacy Foundation scholarships.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Doctor of Nursing Practice program supporting advanced nursing practice and leadership roles in healthcare settings.
• The American Women's College (TAWC) Online Online undergraduate division of Bay Path delivering flexible, fully-online bachelor's degrees (Strategic HR Management, Leadership and Organizational Studies, Accounting, Marketing) to adult women learners.
• Quality Systems and Improvement Management Certification Three-course graduate certificate covering Agile, Lean/Six Sigma, Baldrige Excellence Framework, statistical process control, and performance benchmarking that stacks toward the MBA.
• AI-Driven Innovation & Management Strategies Certification Online graduate-level certification covering AI-driven management strategies, available as a standalone credential or stacked toward a Bay Path graduate degree.
• Applied AI Analytics Certification Online graduate-level certification focused on applied AI analytics, available standalone or stacked toward a Bay Path graduate degree.
• Machine Learning Engineering Certification Online graduate-level certification focused on machine learning engineering practice, available standalone or stacked toward a Bay Path graduate degree.

Quantifiable outcome

• $196,000/year median total pay for MBAs per Glassdoor (cited on MBA page)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Cambridge CollegeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023Bay Path University announced its acquisition of Cambridge College, a Boston-based private institution, in late 2023, with full integration expected by mid-2024. The merger expands student enrollment, enhances workforce development programs, and extends regional presence into eastern Massachusetts and Puerto Rico. Cambridge College brings a Spanish-language MBA program and an established Boston/Puerto Rico footprint.
• Union Station Cyber Range (Springfield)coreTechnology or IntegrationBay Path's cybersecurity MS + Certification program uses the Union Station Cyber Range in Springfield to power live-fire cyber attacks, blue team-red team exercises, labs, assessments, and simulations as part of hands-on, real-world learning.
• MassCyberCenter (MassCyber Training and Education Working Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Path is a member of the MassCyberCenter's Training and Education Working Group, providing access to internships, professional networks, emerging research, and real-world cybersecurity opportunities for students.
• CyberTrust MassachusettscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBay Path cybersecurity students intern at CyberTrust Massachusetts working in threat hunting and incident response; partner also supports faculty listening sessions on curriculum refinement and provides real-world cyber experience.
• Springfield Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Path received a $100,000 grant to deliver shared Science of Reading training for Springfield Public Schools teachers and paraprofessionals; partnership supports the university's early literacy initiative and teacher preparation programs.
• New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)flagshipOthersBay Path University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), the regional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Amgen Scholars Program (Duke University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Path biochemistry student Priscilla Villanola was accepted to the Amgen Scholars Program at Duke University, a nationwide prestigious research program held at 24 top-ranked research universities, enabling paid summer research experience.
• Harold Grinspoon Concept CompetitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBay Path student Kelly Bernier entered and won the Harold Grinspoon Concept Competition, which provided mentorship and resources to launch her herbalism business (Bitter Day Herbals).
• KPMGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBay Path accounting students secure internships and full-time offers at KPMG through the Accounting Association career fair; not a formal partnership but a recurring employer channel for Bay Path accounting graduates.
• MassMutualminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMassMutual serves as a major corporate employer of Bay Path alumnae; alumna Lynn Pellerano '11 G'13 has built a 20-year career there, illustrating the Bay Path-MassMutual talent pipeline.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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Investments

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