2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 16 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for healthcare students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts
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Our 2023 rankings named North Shore Community College the best value school in Massachusetts for healthcare students working on their associate degree. North Shore Community College is a public institution located in Danvers, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 225 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
North Shore Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,920 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $15,244 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at North Shore Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
North Shore Community College also made our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, coming in at #4.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bunker Hill Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Bunker Hill Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 134 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
BHCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,224 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,991 in loans while pursuing their degree.
BHCC is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, BHCC is ranked #5 for overall quality in Massachusetts.
Out of the 16 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s value ranking, Mount Wachusett Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Gardner, Massachusetts, the small public school awarded 73 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at MWCC are $10,588 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,274 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MWCC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 91% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
MWCC also took the #2 spot in our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Springfield Technical Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the small public school awarded 219 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
STCC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,728 in tuition and fees each year. On average, associate degree students take out $11,475 in loans while pursuing their degree.
STCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 16 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s value ranking, Roxbury Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Roxbury Community College is a small public school located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts that handed out 79 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Roxbury Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $11,088 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,778 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Roxbury Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bristol Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, and it awarded 144 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bristol are $10,152 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $11,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Bristol does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #7, Cape Cod Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Cape Cod Community College is a public institution located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 117 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Cape Cod Community College are $10,296 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,980 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cape Cod Community College. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Massasoit Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Massasoit Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Brockton, Massachusetts that handed out 110 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Massasoit Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,104 in tuition and fees each year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Massasoit Community College. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Berkshire Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. BCC is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 64 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at BCC are $11,108 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,839 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at BCC. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Middlesex Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 176 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Middlesex Community College are $12,120 per year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,346 in student loans.
Middlesex Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. NECC is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 94 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at NECC are $11,328 a year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,610 in student loans.
NECC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Quinsigamond Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 238 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Quinsigamond Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,774 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,343 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Quinsigamond Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 35% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Holyoke Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Holyoke Community College is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 104 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Holyoke Community College are $10,322 a year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $12,288 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Holyoke Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Quincy College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Quincy College is a small public school located in Quincy, Massachusetts that handed out 70 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Quincy College are $7,176 per year. Associate Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $18,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Quincy College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
Bay State College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Bay State College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Bay State College are $29,500 a year. On average, associate degree students take out $36,855 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bay State College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 54% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Bay State College did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list.
Fisher College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Fisher College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 associate degrees to qualified students.
Fisher College undergraduate students pay an average of $33,500 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,751 in student loans.
Fisher College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 69% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fisher College also took the #3 spot in our Best Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts rankings.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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