Bay Path University Named Among Best Bang for the Buck Colleges

LONGMEADOW — Bay Path University has been ranked sixth in Massachusetts and 42nd in the Northeast on Washington Monthly’s list of Best Bang for the Buck Colleges.

The publication, described as an independent media organization based in Washington, D.C., was founded in 1969 on the mission “to preserve democracy and champion good governance through honest journalism and thoughtful commentary.” Schools are ranked according to how well they help students from less affluent backgrounds attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.

Washington Monthly calculates its rankings based on several factors: access for non-wealthy students, affordability for families with incomes below $75,000, student debt upon graduation, and both academic and financial outcomes for graduates.

“This is a great list to be on, and we thank the Washington Monthly for taking a modern approach to college rankings that reflects the experiences of the majority of today’s students and the goals of the institutions that serve them,” Bay Path President Sandra Doran said. “Our mission has always been to provide an innovative, career-focused education to learners for whom a college degree is transformative — personally, professionally, and financially. We’re committed to making that education affordable and accessible, and to giving our learners the skills and knowledge that lead to growth-oriented, in-demand jobs.

“For many colleges, like Bay Path, our guiding principles are to expand access, increase opportunities, and strengthen the support we offer our learners,” Doran added. “We see prestige in a mission that recognizes the talents and potential of all learners who have the drive to go further.”