What Quincy College does

Quincy College is a public community college headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, operating two main campuses (Quincy and Plymouth) plus the ArLab Boston workforce-training site in partnership with JVS Boston. Founded in 1956 (per firmographic record; 1965 per company-history source), it is the only traditional two-year Massachusetts college to offer four-year bachelor's degree programs — currently BS in Business Management, Computer Science, Psychology, and RN to BSN — alongside approximately 37 associate degrees and 27 certificate programs spanning healthcare, business, criminal justice, education, biotechnology, and the liberal arts. Students from more than 100 countries enroll alongside South Shore regional and high-school-pathway learners, including Grade 9 Quincy Public Schools students in the Accelerated Associates Degree Pathway and the Early College High School (ECHS) Pathway.

The institution's core technology stack is Canvas LMS, supported by the in-house Learning Innovation Hub led by the Associate Vice President of Online Learning (who also serves as Canvas Administrator and Quality Matters Coordinator) and structured around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices. Notable instructional assets include the first SynDaver synthetic cadaver in Southeastern Massachusetts (Plymouth), clinical simulation labs, and a conversational helper bot "Q" for prospective-student inquiries. Marketing and lead capture are executed across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, YouTube (including YouTube Shorts virtual tours), and LinkedIn, with Microsoft Forms-based Request Info forms and a self-serve MyQCPortal for registration.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and fees for degree-seeking and non-degree students, supplemented by continuing-education and non-credit programs (ESOL, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, OSHA-10, QuickBooks, Anesthesia Technology, etc.), contract training delivered through ArLab and dedicated NAGE/SEIU 888 workforce pages, dual-enrollment and Early College programs funded through state and district partnerships, and philanthropic contributions through the Quincy College Foundation (more than $100,000 in scholarships annually). Pricing is positioned as affordable with no domestic application fee (a $30 submission fee applies to international applicants), and a transfer scholarship offers $125 off per course (up to $2,500) for students entering bachelor's programs effective Fall 2023.

Name

Quincy College

Legal name

Quincy College

Website

https://quincycollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Quincy College is a public Massachusetts community college offering associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs across healthcare, business, computer science, and other fields. It serves traditional students, adult learners, military/veterans, and international students across two campuses and the ArLab Boston workforce site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Alumni Relations & Alumni Engagement Programs (EDALAOAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education programs
• Healthcare career training
• Workforce development programs
• Associate degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Quincy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged to degree-seeking (matriculated) and non-degree (non-matriculated) students enrolled in associate, bachelor's, and certificate programs. Recurring per-semester tuition billing. International applicants pay a $30 submission fee in addition.
2. Continuing Education & Non-Credit Programs: Revenue from non-credit certificate programs such as ESOL, Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, OSHA-10, QuickBooks, Anesthesia Technology, Medical Clinical Assistant, Hospitality Management, Construction Supervisor License Prep, etc. Typically shorter-term, one-time or per-program fees.
3. Workforce Development & Contract Training: Revenue from customized workforce training delivered through partnerships, including the ArLab Boston facility operated jointly with JVS Boston, and dedicated pages for NAGE members and SEIU 888 members.
4. Early College / Dual Enrollment Programs: Revenue from dual enrollment, Early College High School (ECHS) Pathway, and Accelerated Associates Degree Pathway where high school students earn college credits, often funded through state and district partnerships.
5. Quincy College Foundation / Donations: Philanthropic revenue channeled through the Quincy College Foundation, supporting scholarships and institutional priorities. Includes scholarships of more than $100,000 made available to current students annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Quincy College is a public two-year community college in Massachusetts that has expanded into four-year bachelor's degree delivery, offering a catalog of academic programs including 3 Bachelor's degrees, 35-37 Associate's degrees, and 21-27 Certificate programs across healthcare, business, computer science, criminal justice, and liberal arts. The institution operates two main campuses (Quincy and Plymouth) plus the ArLab Boston workforce training site in partnership with JVS Boston, and delivers flexible online, hybrid, and accelerated scheduling options for traditional students, working adults, high schoolers, military/veterans, and international students.

Product overview

Quincy College operates a portfolio-style academic offering rather than a single unified SaaS product: it is a fully accredited two-year Massachusetts college that has expanded into four-year bachelor's degree delivery, delivering a catalog of named academic programs across Bachelor's, Associate's, Certificate, and Continuing Education / Non-Credit tiers on two campuses (Quincy and Plymouth) plus online. At the top of the portfolio are the four-year Bachelor of Science programs — BS in Business Management (with Accounting, Marketing, and Sports Management concentrations), BS in Computer Science, BS in Psychology, and the BS in Nursing (RN to BSN) — which are the institution's flagship products and are advertised alongside the Associate and Certificate catalog. The associate-degree tier includes signature healthcare programs (Nursing (RN), Practical Nursing (LPN), Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technician, Paramedic Education, EMT, Healthcare Administration with Management and Public Health concentrations, and Medical Billing & Coding), Computer Science concentrations (Cyber Security, Networking, Programming), Biotechnology & GMP, Business Administration, Criminal Justice (with Law Enforcement concentration), Paralegal Studies, Liberal Arts (with concentrations including Behavioral Science, English, General Studies, Government, History, Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Fine Arts (Music & Theatre, Visual Arts), Fire Science Technology, Exercise Science & Personal Training, and Human Services. The certificate tier covers Computing, Healthcare, Early Childhood Education, Entrepreneurship, Exercise Science, Foundational Fitness, Elder Care Gerontology, Social Work, Substance Addiction, and Substance Addiction Assistant. The Continuing Education and Non-Credit tier bundles workforce credentials (CNA, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Medical Clinical Assistant, OSHA 10, Hospitality Management, QuickBooks, Leadership Development, ÄKTA pure, HPLC, MA Construction Supervisor License Prep, Community Health Worker, Financial Literacy, and others) and adult basic-education programs (ESOL, ESOL for Healthcare, ESL, ELL, HiSET Preparation, Bridges to College). Wrapping the academic catalog are institutional service modules — the QC Learning Innovation Hub (Canvas-based online learning, UDL-supported, with instructional designers and a Canvas Administrator), High School Pathways (Accelerated Associates Degree, Dual Enrollment, and ECHS), the ArLab workforce training center in partnership with JVS Boston, Workforce Development programs for union members (NAGE, SEIU 888), and the MyQCPortal student information system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QC Portal: Quincy College's student portal for registration and academic information.
• Quincy College Foundation
• ArLab
• QC Learning Innovation Hub

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Business Management Four-year bachelor's degree program designed to provide the knowledge, tools, and experience needed for managerial positions in business, available on campus and online.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Four-year bachelor's degree program providing knowledge and skills for a career in computer science; students develop competencies to analyze, design, implement, and assess computing solutions using various programming languages and technologies.
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology Four-year bachelor's degree program designed for students interested in the field of psychology as well as graduate study.
• Nursing (RN to BSN) Bachelor of Science Program Bachelor of Science in Nursing designed for working professionals; fully online program allowing licensed registered nurses to earn their bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Nursing (RN) Associate Degree Associate in Science Degree in Nursing using a blended, Nurse of the Future competencies and concept-based curriculum; prepares students for success on the NCLEX exam. Available at Quincy and Plymouth campuses.
• Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing blending Nurse of the Future Competencies and concept-based curriculum. Available at both Quincy and Plymouth campuses.
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Associate degree program exclusively located at the Plymouth campus that prepares students for licensure and employment as Physical Therapist Assistants, including hands-on training with a SynDaver synthetic cadaver.
• Radiologic Technology Five-semester program offering an Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology. Available at Quincy campus.
• Surgical Technology Program offering hands-on training and preparation for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam.
• Healthcare Administration (Management & Public Health Concentrations) Associate of Science degree programs in Healthcare Administration available online and at Quincy campus, with Management and Public Health concentrations.
• Healthcare Administration: Medical Billing & Coding Certificate program in Medical Billing & Coding available online and at Quincy campus.
• Healthcare Foundations Certificate program that prepares individuals to perform duties of special assistants and personal secretaries for practicing physicians and nurses, healthcare facilities and services administrators, and other healthcare professionals.
• Biotechnology & Good Manufacturing Practice Biotechnology and Good Manufacturing Practice programs designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the biotechnology industry, including specialized training in ÄKTA pure and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
• Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Associate degree programs in Criminal Justice and Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement concentration.
• Paralegal Studies Paralegal Studies programs within the Division of Professional Programs, offered as Associate degree and Certificate options.
• Medical Laboratory Technician Two-year program consisting of didactic and campus laboratory courses designed to progress the student through the Medical Laboratory Technician program.
• Paramedic Education Certificate CMTI/Tufts Medical Center Consortium for Paramedic Education Certificate offered in partnership with the Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI) at Quincy College to prepare students for the highest level of certification for emergency pre-hospital medical providers.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate In-depth program in basic life support offered by the Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI) at Quincy College.
• Liberal Arts Concentrations Liberal Arts Associate degree with multiple concentrations (Behavioral Science, English, General Studies, Government, History, Humanities, Psychology, Social Sciences) providing breadth of program offerings that permit students to acquire a thorough, historical, and theoretical foundation in their chosen field.
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Non-credit English language programs including ESOL in MA, ESOL for Healthcare, English as a Second Language (ESL), and English Language Learners (ELL) tracks.
• HiSET Preparation Preparation program for the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET/GED).
• Accounting Certificate New credit certificate program launched, focused on accounting.
• Computer Science: Networking Certificate New certificate program focused on networking skills.
• Early Childhood Education Certificate New credit certificate program in early childhood education.
• Exercise Science & Personal Training Certificate New credit certificate program in exercise science and personal training.
• Paralegal Studies Certificate New credit certificate program in paralegal studies.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Non-credit Certified Nursing Assistant program available at both Quincy and Plymouth campuses.
• High School Pathways (Accelerated Associates Degree, Dual Enrollment, ECHS) Early college programs for high school students including Accelerated Associates Degree Pathway (for Quincy Public Schools Grade 9 students), Dual Enrollment (college credits while in high school), and Early College High School (ECHS) Pathway (up to 25 college credits at no additional cost).
• ArLab Workforce Training Center Partnership with JVS Boston offering a variety of classes at ArLab, a new JVS facility on Arlington Street in Boston's South End; state-of-the-art career institute that equips people for careers in healthcare and biotechnology.
• Workforce Development Programs (NAGE Members, SEIU 888 Members) Workforce development offerings including dedicated programs for NAGE members and SEIU 888 members, plus continuing education, professional development, and industry certifications.
• QC Learning Innovation Hub Online Learning at Quincy College supporting online teaching and learning by blending technology and pedagogical innovation through faculty professional development and student support; built on Canvas LMS with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students ranked #1 as top salary earners in Massachusetts across two-year public colleges (per U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship / strategic expansion, core / pipeline-builder, core / healthcare delivery, minor / vendor, minor / community link, minor / workforce access and minor / advisory.

• JVS Bostonflagship / strategic expansionStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroundbreaking partnership in which Quincy College teamed up with JVS Boston, one of the region's largest providers of adult education and workforce development services, to offer a variety of classes at ArLab, a new JVS facility on Arlington Street in Boston's South End. ArLab is positioned as a state-of-the-art career institute equipping people for careers in healthcare and biotechnology.
• Quincy Public Schoolscore / pipeline-builderStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership powers Quincy College's High School Pathways, including the Accelerated Associates Degree Pathway (eligible Grade 9 Quincy Public Schools students earn an Associate of Liberal Arts degree alongside their high school diploma) and the Early College High School (ECHS) Pathway (cohort-based program enabling Grades 9-12 students to earn up to 25 college credits at no additional cost to families).
• Comprehensive Medical Teaching Institute (CMTI)core / healthcare deliveryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCMTI delivers the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate and co-delivers the Paramedic Education Certificate in partnership with Tufts Medical Center at Quincy College. CMTI is described as offering an in-depth basic-life-support program through Quincy College.
• Tufts Medical Centercore / healthcare deliveryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTufts Medical Center co-delivers the CMTI/Tufts Medical Center Consortium for Paramedic Education Certificate program offered through Quincy College to prepare students for the highest level of pre-hospital emergency medical certification.
• Barnes & Noble College (BNCollege)minor / vendorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarnes & Noble operates the Quincy College bookstore at quincycollege.bncollege.com/shop/quincy-college/home, providing course materials, branded merchandise, and related retail services for students.
• United Way of Greater Plymouth Countyminor / community linkOthersListed as a partner link in the Quincy College footer (uwgpc.org), reflecting an ongoing community relationship with the regional United Way affiliate.
• NAGE (National Association of Government Employees)minor / workforce accessOthersDedicated Quincy College workforce-development program and webpage for NAGE members, indicating a partnership to provide member-specific educational opportunities.
• SEIU 888minor / workforce accessOthersDedicated Quincy College workforce-development program and webpage for SEIU 888 members, indicating a partnership to provide member-specific educational opportunities.
• MassHire South Shore Workforce Boardminor / advisoryGTM or Marketing PartnerMassHire South Shore Workforce Board Executive Director Dean Rizzo serves on Quincy College's Business Advisory Board, supporting industry alignment of business programs and workforce connections.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bunker Hill Community College: Largest community college in Massachusetts with similar associate/certificate/bachelor's portfolio, including extensive healthcare programs and international student enrollment; directly overlaps Quincy's core offerings and target segments.
• Bristol Community College: Public Massachusetts community college serving southeastern MA and the South Coast with associate, certificate, and transfer pathways — direct competitor for Quincy's Plymouth-area catchment.
• Roxbury Community College: Urban Massachusetts community college focused on workforce development, healthcare, and adult learners — comparable mission and segment focus to Quincy's ArLab and continuing-education portfolio.
• Northern Essex Community College: Public Massachusetts community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and a growing number of bachelor's programs, with workforce development and healthcare pathways — closely comparable to Quincy's positioning.
• Mount Wachusett Community College: Public Massachusetts community college with multiple satellite locations offering associate, certificate, and bachelor's pathway programs in healthcare, business, and technology — directly comparable to Quincy's multi-campus model.
• MassBay Community College: Public community college in the Massachusetts system offering associate degrees, certificates, and select bachelor's pathways with multiple campuses; competes with Quincy for the same South Shore and Greater Boston prospective students.
• Cape Cod Community College: Public Massachusetts community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in a similar small-city setting; comparable program mix and tuition philosophy to Quincy.
• Middlesex Community College (Massachusetts): Public Massachusetts community college with multiple campuses offering associate degrees, certificates, and bachelor's pathways — comparable scale, catalog breadth, and workforce development focus to Quincy.
• Springfield Technical Community College: Public Massachusetts community college with strong healthcare, technology, and workforce training programs — comparable mix of healthcare associate degrees and certificate credentials as Quincy.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University: Large, online-first nonprofit university with extensive RN to BSN and online bachelor's offerings at low price points; competes for Quincy's online and transfer students and is a benchmark for online scaling in the same price-sensitive segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QuincyCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Quincycollege/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/108898809058
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quincy-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/quincy_college
• TikToktiktok.com/@quincy_college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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