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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region

121 Schools Ranked
$7,922 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$16,844 Avg Student Debt

A student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 121 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for 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

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
3,227 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,352 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Southern New Hampshire University to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a associate degree in the New England Region . SNHU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Manchester, New Hampshire. It awarded 3,227 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend SNHU, expect to pay an average of $15,380 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 $22,352 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SNHU. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Community College of Rhode Island

Warwick, Rhode Island
2,077 Total Awards
$4,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,624 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Community College of Rhode Island helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the New England Region . CCRI is a public institution located in Warwick, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,077 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees if they attend CCRI full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

CCRI 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 95% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Community College of Rhode Island Report

#3

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
1,185 Total Awards
$5,280 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,991 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bunker Hill Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1,185 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Massachusetts who attend BHCC full time pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,224. Associate Degree recipients from BHCC accumulate an average of $11,991 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

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

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#4

Bristol Community College

Fall River, Massachusetts
1,107 Total Awards
$5,208 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,401 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Bristol Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the New England Region . This medium-sized public school is located in Fall River, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1,107 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bristol. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,152. On average, associate degree students take out $11,401 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 68% 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. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Quinsigamond Community College

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

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Quinsigamond Community College is a great place for students working on their associate degree. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 912 associate degree awards 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. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Quinsigamond Community College. 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

Middlesex Community College

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

Middlesex Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Bedford, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school awarded 882 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $6,048 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middlesex Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,120. On average, associate degree students take out $13,346 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Middlesex Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Springfield Technical Community College

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

Springfield Technical Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. STCC is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 780 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees if they attend STCC full time. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at STCC. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Springfield Technical Community College Report

#8

New England Institute of Technology

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

New England Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 753 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $32,807 to cover tuition and fees at New England Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from New England Tech accumulate an average of $19,275 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at New England Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 38% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Massasoit Community College

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

Massasoit Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Massasoit Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Brockton, Massachusetts that handed out 742 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,160 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Massasoit Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,104. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,132 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 58% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Massasoit Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Massasoit Community College Report

#10

Southern Maine Community College

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

Southern Maine Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Located in South Portland, Maine, the medium-sized public school awarded 728 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Maine who attend SMCC full time pay an average of $3,874 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,754. On average, associate degree students take out $16,222 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

SMCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

North Shore Community College

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

With a ranking of #11, North Shore Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Danvers, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 719 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Shore Community College is $5,352. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,920. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,244 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at North Shore Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full North Shore Community College Report

#12

Holyoke Community College

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

Holyoke Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Holyoke Community College is a small public school located in Holyoke, Massachusetts that handed out 684 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,378 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Holyoke Community College. 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 65% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Holyoke 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.

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#13

Naugatuck Valley Community College

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

With a ranking of #13, Naugatuck Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Waterbury, Connecticut. It awarded 631 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Naugatuck Valley Community College is $4,516. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,468. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,533 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Naugatuck Valley Community College. 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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#14

Manchester Community College

Manchester, Connecticut
600 Total Awards
$4,516 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,342 Avg Student Debt

Manchester Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Manchester, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 600 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $4,516. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,468. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $11,342 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.

MCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Gateway Community College

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

Gateway Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree programs. Gateway Community College is located in New Haven, Connecticut and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 577 associate degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Gateway Community College is $4,496. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,448. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $10,572 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Gateway Community College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Gateway Community College Report

#16

Norwalk Community College

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

Norwalk Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 551 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend NCC full time pay an average of $4,586 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,538. On average, associate degree students take out $15,629 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NCC. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Goodwin College

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

Goodwin College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in East Hartford, Connecticut, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 516 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Goodwin does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,188. This amount may 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 $37,359 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Goodwin 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 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#18

NHTI-Concord's Community College

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

NHTI-Concord’s Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. NHTI is located in Concord, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 500 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they attend NHTI full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,450. On average, associate degree students take out $19,718 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients 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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#19

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
490 Total Awards
$15,458 Average Tuition & Fees
$35,442 Avg Student Debt

Post University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, the fairly large private for-profit school awarded 490 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

Post University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,458. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $35,442 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Post University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, Massachusetts
488 Total Awards
$5,544 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,610 Avg Student Debt

Northern Essex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. NECC is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 488 associate degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,544 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NECC. 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 60% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NECC does offer online classes in some areas. 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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#21

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, Massachusetts
442 Total Awards
$5,668 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,274 Avg Student Debt

Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Mount Wachusett Community College is a small public school located in Gardner, Massachusetts that handed out 442 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,668 in tuition and fees if they attend MWCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,588. Associate Degree recipients from MWCC accumulate an average of $12,274 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MWCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 91% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Mount Wachusett Community College Report

#22

Community College of Vermont

Montpelier, Vermont
426 Total Awards
$6,920 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,519 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Vermont did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Located in Montpelier, Vermont, the medium-sized public school awarded 426 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students 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. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,519 in student loans. Around 72% of those degree recipients were women.

CCV 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 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
426 Total Awards
$5,376 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,712 Avg Student Debt

Massachusetts Bay Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 426 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MassBay Community College. Out-of-state students 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. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at MassBay Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

Three Rivers Community College

Norwich, Connecticut
397 Total Awards
$4,596 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,308 Avg Student Debt

Three Rivers Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Norwich, Connecticut, the small public school handed out 397 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Three Rivers Community College is $4,596. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,548. Associate Degree recipients from Three Rivers Community College accumulate an average of $11,308 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Three Rivers Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#25

Quincy College

Quincy, Massachusetts
384 Total Awards
$7,176 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,537 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Quincy College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their associate degree. Quincy College is located in Quincy, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 384 associate degrees to qualified students.

If you want to attend Quincy College, expect to pay an average of $7,176 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could 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. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Quincy College. In 2019-2020 about 96% 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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