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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region

73 Schools Ranked
$10,113 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,844 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for healthcare students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 73 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Goodwin College

East Hartford, Connecticut
444 Total Awards
$21,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,359 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Goodwin College the most popular school in the New England Region for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Goodwin is a private not-for-profit institution located in East Hartford, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 444 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Goodwin is $21,188. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Goodwin accumulate an average of $37,359 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Goodwin. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
344 Total Awards
$4,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,624 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Community College of Rhode Island. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Community College of Rhode Island is a fairly large public school located in Warwick, Rhode Island that handed out 344 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCRI. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,260. Associate Degree recipients from CCRI accumulate an average of $15,624 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CCRI. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
293 Total Awards
$32,807 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,275 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Institute of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. East Greenwich, Rhode Island is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 293 students in 2020-2021.

New England Tech does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,807. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from New England Tech accumulate an average of $19,275 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since New England Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Laboure College

Milton, Massachusetts
291 Total Awards
$32,813 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,894 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Laboure College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Laboure College is located in Milton, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 291 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Laboure College, expect to pay an average of $32,813 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,894 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

Since Laboure College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#5

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
238 Total Awards
$5,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,343 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Quinsigamond Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Quinsigamond Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 238 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Quinsigamond Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,774. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,343 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

Quinsigamond 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, 35% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

North Shore Community College

Danvers, Massachusetts
225 Total Awards
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,244 Avg Student Debt

North Shore Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Danvers, Massachusetts, the small public school awarded 225 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Shore Community College is $5,352. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,920. On average, associate degree students take out $15,244 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that North Shore Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, Massachusetts
219 Total Awards
$5,520 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,475 Avg Student Debt

Springfield Technical Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. STCC is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 219 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Massachusetts who attend STCC full time pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. Associate Degree recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $11,475 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since STCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#8

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, Maine
211 Total Awards
$3,874 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,222 Avg Student Debt

Southern Maine Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in South Portland, Maine, the medium-sized public school awarded 211 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,874 in tuition and fees if they attend SMCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,754. Associate Degree recipients from SMCC accumulate an average of $16,222 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SMCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 81% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Naugatuck Valley Community College

Waterbury, Connecticut
191 Total Awards
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,533 Avg Student Debt

Naugatuck Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the small public school awarded 191 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend Naugatuck Valley Community College full time pay an average of $4,516 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,468. On average, associate degree students take out $13,533 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Naugatuck Valley Community College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont
176 Total Awards
$16,082 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,382 Avg Student Debt

Vermont Technical College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Vermont Tech is located in Randolph, Vermont and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 176 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Vermont Tech is $16,082. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,498. On average, associate degree students take out $19,382 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Vermont Tech does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 42% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
176 Total Awards
$6,048 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,346 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Middlesex Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Middlesex Community College is located in Bedford, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 176 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $6,048 in tuition and fees if they attend Middlesex Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,120. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,346 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Middlesex Community College. 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.

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#12

Gateway Community College

New Haven, Connecticut
169 Total Awards
$4,496 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,572 Avg Student Debt

Gateway Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Gateway Community College is located in New Haven, Connecticut and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 169 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Connecticut who attend Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,448. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,572 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Gateway Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
167 Total Awards
$7,200 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,718 Avg Student Debt

NHTI-Concord’s Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. NHTI-Concord’s Community College is a small public school located in Concord, New Hampshire that handed out 167 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they attend NHTI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,718 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Online courses are available at NHTI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 78% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
156 Total Awards
$28,943 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #14, Regis College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Weston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 156 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Associate Degree recipients from Regis College accumulate an average of $28,943 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Regis College. In fact, around 0% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
155 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,352 Avg Student Debt

Southern New Hampshire University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and it awarded 155 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,380 to cover tuition and fees at SNHU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $22,352 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SNHU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Capital Community College

Hartford, Connecticut
147 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,245 Avg Student Debt

Capital Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Capital Community College is a public institution located in Hartford, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 147 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they attend Capital Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,548. On average, associate degree students take out $14,245 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Capital 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. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#17

Bristol Community College

Fall River, Massachusetts
144 Total Awards
$5,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,401 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #17, Bristol Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 144 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bristol is $5,208. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,152. Associate Degree recipients from Bristol accumulate an average of $11,401 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Bristol. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
134 Total Awards
$5,280 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,991 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Bunker Hill Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. BHCC is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 134 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees if they attend BHCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,224. On average, associate degree students take out $11,991 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, BHCC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#19

Norwalk Community College

Norwalk, Connecticut
126 Total Awards
$4,586 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,629 Avg Student Debt

Norwalk Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. This small public school is located in Norwalk, Connecticut, and it awarded 126 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend NCC full time pay an average of $4,586 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,538. On average, associate degree students take out $15,629 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NCC. In fact, around 73% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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126 Total Awards
$3,865 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,099 Avg Student Debt

Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Fairfield, Maine, the small public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kennebec Valley Community College is $3,865. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,745. Associate Degree recipients from Kennebec Valley Community College accumulate an average of $18,099 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kennebec Valley Community College. In 2019-2020 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, Massachusetts
117 Total Awards
$5,352 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,980 Avg Student Debt

Cape Cod Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Cape Cod Community College is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 117 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Massachusetts who attend Cape Cod Community College full time pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,296. Associate Degree recipients from Cape Cod Community College accumulate an average of $12,980 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Cape Cod Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 48% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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113 Total Awards
$27,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,625 Avg Student Debt

Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Medford, Massachusetts that handed out 113 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Lawrence Memorial, expect to pay an average of $27,080 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Lawrence Memorial accumulate an average of $32,625 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

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#23

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, Massachusetts
110 Total Awards
$5,160 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,132 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Massasoit Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Massasoit Community College is located in Brockton, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 110 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from Massachusetts who attend Massasoit Community College full time pay an average of $5,160 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,104. Associate Degree recipients from Massasoit Community College accumulate an average of $12,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Massasoit Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

Beal College

Bangor, Maine
106 Total Awards
$19,603 Avg Student Debt

Beal College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Beal College is a very small private for-profit school located in Bangor, Maine that handed out 106 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, associate degree students take out $19,603 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, Beal College is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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#25

Holyoke Community College

Holyoke, Massachusetts
104 Total Awards
$5,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,288 Avg Student Debt

Holyoke Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Holyoke Community College is a small public school situated in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It awarded 104 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Massachusetts who attend Holyoke Community College full time pay an average of $5,378 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,322. Associate Degree recipients from Holyoke Community College accumulate an average of $12,288 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Holyoke 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. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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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