Newton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $68,080 to $86,448 per year for indexed programs. Newton has a population of about 88,504. Median household income is $184,989 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 80.7% 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 Newton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Newton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newton 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Newton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$103,937
Avg net price
$41,704/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 96%
- Programs offered: 91
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$77,231
Avg net price
$35,736/yr
TuitionIn‑state$68,080
Out‑of‑state$68,080
Key stats
- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 67
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$120,959
Avg net price
$37,930/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 93%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,724
Avg net price
$25,203/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 7
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
11%
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$83,238
Avg net price
$24,402/yr
TuitionIn‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
Key stats
- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 228
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,873
Avg net price
$27,477/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,245
Avg net price
$26,706/yr
TuitionIn‑state$48,550
Out‑of‑state$48,550
Key stats
- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 52
Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$101,817
Avg net price
$19,066/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 98%
- Programs offered: 174
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts general studies page.
General Studies Wages Near Newton
Newton 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.
Newton at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
88,504 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$184,989 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
80.7% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
108.3 (above U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Newton-Area Cities With General Studies Programs
- Watertown, MA – 3.1 mi away (35,025 pop)
- Waltham, MA – 4.3 mi away (63,002 pop)
- Cambridge, MA – 5.5 mi away (110,651 pop)
- Boston, MA – 6.4 mi away (4,556,916 pop)
- Somerville, MA – 6.8 mi away (81,322 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited general studies schools are near Newton, MA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Newton. The closest is Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology (4.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Newton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Newton 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 Watertown instead of Newton?
Watertown, MA is 3.1 miles from Newton 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 Newton an affordable place to study general studies?
Newton’s median household income of $184,989 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newton 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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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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