Best General Studies Schools Near Gloucester, MA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Gloucester, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $40,650 to $59,328 per year for indexed programs. Gloucester has a population of about 29,862. Median household income is $87,898 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $135,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Gloucester

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Gloucester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Gloucester city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Gloucester. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Gordon College

Wenham, MA 7.1 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,119
Avg net price $24,883/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Endicott College

Beverly, MA 9.2 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,336
Avg net price $40,654/yr
Tuition
In‑state$40,650
Out‑of‑state$40,650
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Montserrat College of Art

Beverly, MA 10.8 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
34.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,022
Avg net price $33,216/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Salem State University

Salem, MA 13.3 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,662
Avg net price $15,996/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Merrimack College

North Andover, MA 22.3 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,584
Avg net price $37,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Cambridge College

Boston, MA 25.8 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
35.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,998
Avg net price $31,072/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,378
Out‑of‑state$18,378
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Suffolk University

Boston, MA 26.5 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,506
Avg net price $29,618/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tufts University

Medford, MA 26.5 miles from Gloucester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Gloucester

Gloucester is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $133,800 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $123,546
Management Analysts $135,640 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $125,245
Human Resources Specialists $90,270 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,352
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,543
Writers and Authors $85,260 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,726
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,850 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $91,274
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $77,990 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $72,013
Social and Community Service Managers $85,430 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,883

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Gloucester at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,862 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $87,898 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Gloucester, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Gloucester. The closest is Gordon College in Wenham, MA (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Shore Community College (14.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Gloucester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Gloucester are: Management Analysts ($135,640), General and Operations Managers ($133,800), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($102,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Beverly instead of Gloucester?

Beverly, MA is 9.7 miles from Gloucester and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Gloucester an affordable place to study general studies?

Gloucester’s median household income of $87,898 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gloucester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Gloucester

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Gloucester:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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