2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region
Today's nursing students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Nursing Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 36 schools in the New England Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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Top Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.
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Our analysis found Bay State College to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a associate degree in the New England Region . Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 76 students in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Bay State College, expect to pay an average of $29,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $21,802 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bay State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New England Institute of Technology. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. New England Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that handed out 537 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $33,900 to cover tuition and fees at New England Tech. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $17,029 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at New England Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 38% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
The excellent associate degree programs at Gateway Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the New England Region . This medium-sized public school is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and it awarded 604 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,140. Associate Degree recipients from Gateway Community College accumulate an average of $6,908 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Gateway Community College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 36 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. BHCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 1,125 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $11,644 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at BHCC, 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.
The excellent associate degree programs at Springfield Technical Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in the New England Region . STCC is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 719 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees if they attend STCC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,676 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at STCC. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Bristol Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Fall River, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 904 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bristol. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,224. Associate Degree recipients from Bristol accumulate an average of $9,022 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Bristol. In 2020-2021 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
North Shore Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. North Shore Community College is a small public school situated in Danvers, Massachusetts. It awarded 734 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at North Shore Community College is $5,352. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,920. Associate Degree recipients from North Shore Community College accumulate an average of $12,225 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
North Shore 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 2020-2021 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.
Sacred Heart University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 127 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Sacred Heart does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $46,580. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Sacred Heart accumulate an average of $19,208 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Sacred Heart 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 2020-2021 year, about 39% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #9, Vermont Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Randolph, Vermont, and it awarded 275 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Vermont pay an average of $15,546 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Vermont Tech. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $29,502. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,886 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Vermont Tech does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
Community College of Rhode Island ranked #10 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. CCRI is a fairly large public school situated in Warwick, Rhode Island. It awarded 1,926 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,090 in tuition and fees if they attend CCRI full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,552. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,250 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CCRI does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 63% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Beal College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Bangor, Maine is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 120 students in 2021-2022.
On average, associate degree students take out $15,195 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Beal College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, River Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. NH Community Technical College - Claremont is located in Claremont, New Hampshire and has a very small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 121 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees if they attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,190. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,539 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that NH Community Technical College - Claremont does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Massasoit Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Massasoit Community College is a small public school located in Brockton, Massachusetts that handed out 739 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Massasoit 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 $10,174 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Massasoit Community College. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
NHTI-Concord’s Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Concord, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 519 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NHTI is $7,200. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,450. Associate Degree recipients from NHTI accumulate an average of $16,658 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
NHTI 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 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Maine at Presque Isle did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. University of Maine at Presque Isle is a small public school located in Presque Isle, Maine that handed out 28 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $8,750 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMPI. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,520.
UMPI does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 64% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Cape Cod Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Cape Cod Community College is located in West Barnstable, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 348 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Cape Cod Community College is $5,592. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,536. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,292 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Cape Cod Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #17, Rivier University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Nashua, New Hampshire, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 116 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Rivier does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,610. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $24,586 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rivier. During the 2020-2021 year, about 37% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Berkshire Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. BCC is located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 188 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees if they attend BCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,108. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,282 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that BCC does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Capital Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree nursing programs. Capital Community College is located in Hartford, Connecticut and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 259 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $4,820 in tuition and fees if they attend Capital Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,220. On average, associate degree students take out $8,588 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Capital Community 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.
Eastern Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Eastern Maine Community College is located in Bangor, Maine and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 281 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,877 in tuition and fees if they attend Eastern Maine Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,757. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern Maine Community College accumulate an average of $16,692 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastern Maine Community College. During the 2020-2021 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Greenfield Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 168 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Greenfield Community College is $5,642. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,762. On average, associate degree students take out $10,587 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Greenfield Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.
Naugatuck Valley Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public institution located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 567 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees if they attend Naugatuck Valley Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,140. On average, associate degree students take out $8,768 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Naugatuck Valley Community College. In 2020-2021 about 71% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, Nashua Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Nashua Community College is located in Nashua, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 214 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Nashua Community College is $7,140. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,390. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,258 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Nashua Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 43% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #24, Roxbury Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, the small public school handed out 133 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Roxbury Community College is $6,096. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,088.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Roxbury Community College. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #25, Great Bay Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their associate degree. Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 245 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $7,200 in tuition and fees if they attend Great Bay Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,450. Associate Degree recipients from Great Bay Community College accumulate an average of $16,290 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 Great Bay Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
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References
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- 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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