Best online colleges in Massachusetts
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Massachusetts4 schools
4 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Massachusetts.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Cambridge College
Boston, MA · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B
- Mostly online students
- 11% graduate
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Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA · Private nonprofitGood: Compass grade B-
- Mostly online students
- 44% graduate
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Fisher College
Boston, MA · Private nonprofitSolid: Compass grade C+
- Mostly online students
- 28% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regis College | $27,477 | $25,500 | $52,873 | 72% |
| Cambridge College | $31,072 | $21,791 | $45,998 | 11% |
| Bay Path University | $14,271 | $24,901 | $55,383 | 44% |
| Fisher College | $26,649 | $25,000 | $49,669 | 28% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.