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2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices

14 Colleges
$9,281 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$45,735 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, allied health professions students earned 1,125 degrees and certificates from a Massachusetts school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Massachusetts to see which associate degree programs offered the best value experiences for allied health students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the allied health associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 10 Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named North Shore Community College the best value school in Massachusetts for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. North Shore Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Danvers.

North Shore Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,352 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from North Shore Community College carry an average student debtload of $21,469.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, North Shore Community College is ranked #4 for overall quality for allied health in Massachusetts.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Springfield Technical Community College is a great value for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. STCC is a small public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at STCC are $5,520 a year. On average, allied health graduates from STCC take out $17,652 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bunker Hill Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

BHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $5,280 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at BHCC take out an average of $17,627 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

BHCC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list.

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#4

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Massachusetts Bay Community College is a great value for allied health professions students working on their associate degree. MassBay Community College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Wellesley Hills.

MassBay Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,376 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at MassBay Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,623.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massasoit Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Brockton.

Massasoit Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,160 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at Massasoit Community College take out an average of $17,812 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Middlesex Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bedford.

The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Middlesex Community College are $6,048 a year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at Middlesex Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $17,513.

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#7

Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Crossing, MA

Roxbury Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Roxbury Crossing, Roxbury Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Roxbury Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $5,784 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Allied Health majors at Roxbury Community College take out an average of $19,159 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Northern Essex Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Allied Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NECC are $5,544 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from NECC carry an average student debtload of $20,060.

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#9

Berkshire Community College

Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health professions programs. BCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Pittsfield.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BCC are $5,492 per year. The average amount in student loans that allied health majors at BCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $19,337.

Full Allied Health Professions at Berkshire Community College Report

Quinsigamond Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree allied health professions programs. Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Quinsigamond Community College are $5,830 per year. After completing their Associate Degree, allied health graduates from Quinsigamond Community College carry an average student debtload of $23,237.

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Best Value Allied Health Professions Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Value Allied Health Professions Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 884
New Hampshire 130
Maine 292
Vermont 40
Rhode Island 230

One of 30 majors within the healthcare area of study, allied health professions has other similar majors worth exploring.

Allied Health Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 26,641
Physician Assistant 11,351
Radiologic Technology 9,790
Surgical Technology 7,583
Respiratory Care Therapy 6,845
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 5,396
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapy 4,850
Athletic Training 3,767
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 1,911
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1,405
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 619
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 568
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology 525
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist 379
Polysomnography 302
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist 138
Mammography Technician/Technology 69
Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician 51
Cardiopulmonary Technology 40
Hearing Instrument Specialist 32
Gene/Genetic Therapy 31
Orthopedic Technology 15

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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