Cambridge College was set up in 1971 for adults who wanted a degree without leaving work. It is a private nonprofit college, now based in Boston, and most classes run in the evening or at weekends. Education, counselling psychology, management and human services are its core areas. Classmates tend to be older than at a typical US university, and many already work in schools or social services.
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Official website: cambridgecollege.edu
1971
Private nonprofit college
Adult learners and evening study
Boston, Massachusetts
$14,000 – $20,000
International students, approximate, varies by credit load
$22,000 – $28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on cambridgecollege.edu before you apply.
BS Management Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Health Care Management
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
BS Human Services
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MEd Education
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
MM Management
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 80
Evening and weekend classes for working adults.
Education and counselling programmes tied to Massachusetts licensure.
Credit for prior learning and transfer credit.
Education graduates teach in Massachusetts public schools.
Human services and counselling alumni work in community agencies and health providers.
Eligible F-1 graduates can apply for OPT after the degree.
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Postgrad
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Boston is a compact, walkable city with the T subway, dozens of universities and cold, snowy winters.
Rent is among the highest in the US. Students often share apartments in Dorchester, Somerville or Quincy and travel in by train.
Form I-20 issued by Cambridge College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Cambridge College admits on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply at least four months before term to leave time for the I-20 and visa.
There are fall, spring and summer terms, and many programmes admit in each.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Cambridge College issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Management, health care management, human services, education and counselling psychology are the main programmes. Undergraduates need a school diploma or transfer credit; graduate applicants need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80.
Institutional scholarships are limited. Tuition is charged per credit, so part of the cost depends on course load.
