Best General Studies Schools Near Taunton, MA (2026)

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

Taunton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $5,832 to $26,160 per year for indexed programs. Taunton has a population of about 59,719. Median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $110,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Taunton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Taunton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Taunton 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 Taunton. 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

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA 6.3 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,725
Avg net price $29,822/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA 8.5 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,466
Avg net price $16,383/yr
Tuition
In‑state$11,808
Out‑of‑state$17,948
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Stonehill College

Easton, MA 10.8 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,745
Avg net price $33,016/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA 19.5 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,804
Avg net price $20,927/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Dean College

Franklin, MA 20.0 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
18.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,109
Avg net price $30,684/yr
Tuition
In‑state$46,526
Out‑of‑state$46,526
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Curry College

Milton, MA 23.1 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,400
Avg net price $29,207/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,970
Out‑of‑state$47,970
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Quincy College

Quincy, MA 24.5 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,506
Avg net price $17,126/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Nazarene College

Quincy, MA 25.8 miles from Taunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

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 Taunton

Taunton is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). 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 $110,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,409
Management Analysts $100,360 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $98,585
Human Resources Specialists $76,930 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $75,570
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $83,960 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $82,475
Writers and Authors $70,620 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,371
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $90,481
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $74,470 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,153
Social and Community Service Managers $77,490 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $76,120

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.

Taunton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 59,719 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,715 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Taunton. The closest is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Massasoit Community College (13.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Taunton are: General and Operations Managers ($110,360), Management Analysts ($100,360), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($92,110). 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 Attleboro instead of Taunton?

Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton 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 Taunton an affordable place to study general studies?

Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton 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 Taunton

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

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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