College of the Holy Cross: programs, outcomes and local jobs

College of the Holy Cross at a glance

• 3,106

  students enrolled

• 748

  degrees and certificates a year

• 87%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,782

  average net price a year

  Tuition $60,050

• $69,984

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $90,543

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  33% working

What students study

AI and data programs

College of the Holy Cross reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around College of the Holy Cross

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Worcester County, where the college is.

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• 563

  open professional jobs

• 56

  entry level

  6 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Worcester County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $93,561

  median household income

  Worcester County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in social sciences, psychology, biological sciences, which lead to research (19 open), programs (1 open), human resources (31 open).

Hiring most: Commonwealth Fusion Systems (77), Amazon (56), Consigli Construction (22), VulcanForms (21), Olympus America (20), Michael Page (16), Worcester Polytechnic Institute (16), Umass Memorial Health Care (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (170), Operations (100), Finance (48), Sales (32), Human Resources (31), Data & Analytics (20). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Central Region Workforce Board, MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board, MassHire North Central Workforce Board, Metro South/West Workforce Board, Inc..

• MassHire Central - Worcester Career CenterWorcester · 508-799-1600 · Mon-Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri. 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
• MassHire North Central Career CenterLeominster · 978-534-1481 · Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thurs, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
• MassHire Southbridge Career CenterSouthbridge · 508-765-6430 · Mon - Thurs 8:45am - 4:30pm; Fri 9:45am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is College of the Holy Cross?

College of the Holy Cross enrolls about 3,106 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awards about 748 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at College of the Holy Cross?

87% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do College of the Holy Cross graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $69,984 six years after entry and $90,543 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does College of the Holy Cross offer AI or data science degrees?

College of the Holy Cross reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near College of the Holy Cross?

563 open professional jobs are listed in Worcester County, 56 of them entry level and 6 saying no experience is needed. Commonwealth Fusion Systems has the most openings.