• Boston offers a variety of technical colleges.cleaning windows in trinity college dublin image by Lena Gr??nwall from Fotolia.com
  
  Boston, Massachusetts is well-known for hosting some of the most renowned institutions of higher education in the country, but Boston also has several special-focus and technical colleges that offer training in various fields, including art, architecture and music.
  
  

Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology

• Founded in 1908, the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is steeped in history. Located in Boston's South End neighborhood, this private, technical institution was established under provisions in Benjamin Franklin's will. Today BFIT offers 15 certificate, associate's degree and bachelor's degree programs in several fields, including architectural technology, computer technology and ophthalmic assisting. Students can participate in a variety of student programs activities, including student government and The Green Club. The college also has a men's soccer team. Residential housing is available only to a limited number of students. With academic programs tailored to keep up with the changing demands of various technology-related fields, there is a high employment rate for BFIT graduates.
  
  Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology
  41 Berkeley St.
  Boston, MA 02116
  617-423-4630
  bfit.edu
  
  

Wentworth Institute of Technology

• The Wentworth Institute of Technology offers 15 bachelor's degree programs. Founded in 1904, Wentworth was established from funds bequeathed from the estate of a Boston businessman. With a student body of about 4,000, WIT's offers career-focused courses of study in areas like architecture, management, interior design and computer science. Residence halls and a student quad on a traditional campus help characterize Wentworth. The college has about 40 clubs and organizations, as well as Division III athletic programs. Wentworth's career services department assists both seniors and alumni with career planning and placement services.
  
  Wentworth Institute of Technology
  550 Huntington Ave.
  Boston, Massachusetts 02115
  617-989-4590
  wit.edu
  
  

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

• The Massachusetts College of Art and Design, which opened in 1873, offers about 40 creative industry-related courses of study. MassArt offers graduate programs in addition to dozens of bachelor's degree programs. Film/video, industrial design and photography are just a few of the school's technical majors. MassArt has a new residence hall and an expanded student center, and the school aims to build facilities to meet environmental sustainability standards. Students participate in projects to enrich the local community with art, such as designing bus shelters and sculptural fences.
  
  Massachusetts College of Art and Design
  621 Huntington Ave.
  Boston, MA 02115
  617-879-7000
  massart.edu