Massachusetts Trade Schools

See 16 Massachusetts Community Colleges from our extensive database of 149 Massachusetts Colleges, Community Colleges, and Trade Schools.

With so many community colleges in Massachusetts, especially in the Boston area, there is no question that you will be able to receive an exceptional education in Massachusetts. Whether you are looking for a less expensive public university in Massachusetts or a more expensive private one you are sure to find one that will accept you for whatever subject area you choose to study. In the Boston area alone there are almost one hundred colleges, community colleges, and universities to choose from. Look through our database to find out about each Massachusetts college in order to find the match for you.

About Massachusetts

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the most populous state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island to the south, New Hampshire and Vermont to the north, and New York to the west. The state is named after the Massachusett tribe, which once inhabited the area. The capital of Massachusetts is Boston, which is also the most populous city in the state and the largest city in New England.

The Pilgrim Fathers arrived in 1620 on the Mayflower and founded Plymouth Colony. Massachusetts Bay Colony was founded in 1628 by Puritans from England. In 1691, the two colonies were united to form the Province of Massachusetts Bay. Massachusetts was the first state to recognize the importance of public education with the establishment of the Boston Latin School in 1635.

The American Revolution began in Massachusetts with the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775. The state was a center of the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. Massachusetts was the first state to enact a law prohibiting slavery, in 1783.

After the war, Massachusetts became a leading industrial state with the development of the textile and machine tool industries. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, immigrants from all over the world came to Massachusetts in search of a better life.

Today, Massachusetts is known for its high-tech industry, its community colleges, and its historic sites. The state is also home to a vibrant cultural scene, with a wide variety of museums, theaters, and music venues.