2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 53 schools in the New England Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Our 2023 rankings named Urban College of Boston the most popular school in the New England Region for teaching students working on their associate degree. Urban College of Boston is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 67 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,124 to cover tuition and fees at Urban College of Boston. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,499 in student loans. Around 99% of those degree recipients were women.
Out of the 53 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Vermont landed the # 2 spot on the list. CCV is a medium-sized public school situated in Montpelier, Vermont. It awarded 54 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,920 in tuition and fees if they attend CCV full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,640. Associate Degree recipients from CCV accumulate an average of $13,519 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Online courses are available at CCV, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Bristol Community College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 42 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Bristol full time pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees. 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. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Community College of Rhode Island. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Warwick, Rhode Island, and it awarded 41 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. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,260. On average, associate degree students take out $15,624 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.
CCRI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Middlesex Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 34 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Middlesex Community College full time pay an average of $6,048 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,120. Associate Degree recipients from Middlesex Community College accumulate an average of $13,346 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 97% of those degree recipients were women.
Middlesex Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Southern Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Southern Maine Community College is a medium-sized public school located in South Portland, Maine that handed out 33 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Maine who attend SMCC full time pay an average of $3,874 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,754. On average, associate degree students take out $16,222 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.
SMCC 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 81% took at least some of their classes online.
Bunker Hill Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This medium-sized public school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 31 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees if they attend BHCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to 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, 90% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, BHCC is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Quinsigamond Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Quinsigamond Community College is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Quinsigamond Community College is $5,830. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,774. Associate Degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of $20,343 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Quinsigamond Community College. In 2019-2020 about 35% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Housatonic Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Housatonic Community College is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Housatonic Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,448. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,555 in student loans. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Housatonic Community College. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Kennebec Valley Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. This small public school is located in Fairfield, Maine, and it awarded 27 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from Maine who attend Kennebec Valley Community College full time pay an average of $3,865 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,745. On average, associate degree students take out $18,099 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 96% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Kennebec Valley Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Springfield Technical Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Springfield Technical Community College is a small public school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 26 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,475 in student loans. Around 85% 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.
NHTI-Concord’s Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 23 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Students from New Hampshire who attend NHTI full time pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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, 91% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NHTI. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Eastern Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Eastern Maine Community College is a public institution located in Bangor, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 22 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $3,865 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Eastern Maine Community College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,745. On average, associate degree students take out $19,325 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Eastern Maine Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Northern Essex Community College landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Haverhill, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.
Students from Massachusetts who attend NECC full time pay an average of $5,544 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,328. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,610 in student loans. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at NECC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Manchester Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Manchester, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Hampshire pay an average of $7,090 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,340. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $22,071 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 85% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #16, Central Maine Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Auburn, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Central Maine Technical College is $3,864. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,744. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,306 in student loans. Around 84% of those degree recipients were women.
Central Maine Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Granite State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. GSC is located in Concord, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New Hampshire who attend GSC full time pay an average of $7,791 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,015. Associate Degree recipients from GSC accumulate an average of $17,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at GSC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Gateway Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 19 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Community College is $4,496. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,448. On average, associate degree students take out $10,572 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Gateway Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
Massachusetts Bay Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. MassBay Community College is located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 associate degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MassBay Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,320. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $10,712 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MassBay Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #20, Cape Cod Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 17 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cape Cod Community College is $5,352. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,296. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,980 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Cape Cod 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 48% took at least some of their classes online.
Quincy College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. This small public school is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and it awarded 17 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Quincy College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,176. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Quincy College accumulate an average of $18,537 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Quincy College. 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.
Tunxis Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. This small public school is located in Farmington, Connecticut, and it awarded 16 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,596 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Tunxis Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,548. On average, associate degree students take out $11,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Tunxis Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Quinebaug Valley Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree teaching programs. Located in Danielson, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 15 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,506 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend QVCC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,458. On average, associate degree students take out $8,033 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.
QVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #24, Manchester Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Manchester Community College is a small public school located in Manchester, Connecticut that handed out 14 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $4,516 in tuition and fees if they attend MCC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,468. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,342 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
One thing to take note of is that MCC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Fisher College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,500 to cover tuition and fees at Fisher College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,751 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fisher College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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*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%.
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