2023 Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region
It's not easy to decide which trade school program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Trade College Search has developed this Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in the New England Region to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named Bay State College the best school in the New England Region for trade school students working on their associate degree.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $29,500 to cover tuition and fees at Bay State College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Bay State College accumulate an average of $36,855 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Bay State 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 fact, around 54% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Out of the 44 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Tunxis Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Tunxis Community College is $4,596. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,548. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,903 in student loans.
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. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Gateway Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,496 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Gateway Community College. 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.
Gateway Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mount Wachusett Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list.
Students from Massachusetts who attend MWCC full time pay an average of $5,668 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,588. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,274 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MWCC. In fact, around 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Fisher College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list.
If you want to attend Fisher College, expect to pay an average of $33,500 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Fisher College accumulate an average of $18,751 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Fisher College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Springfield Technical Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at STCC is $5,520. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,728. On average, associate degree students take out $11,475 in loans while pursuing their degree.
STCC 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 fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
North Shore Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list.
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. Associate Degree recipients from North Shore Community College accumulate an average of $15,244 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at North Shore Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bunker Hill Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list.
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.
Since BHCC 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.
River Valley Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list.
Students from New Hampshire who attend NH Community Technical College - Claremont full time pay an average of $6,940 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,190. On average, associate degree students take out $26,294 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NH Community Technical College - Claremont. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Roxbury Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Roxbury Community College full time pay an average of $5,784 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,088. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,778 in student loans.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Roxbury Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #11, NHTI-Concord’s Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NHTI is $7,200. 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.
Depending on your major, you may be able 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.
Cape Cod Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
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. On average, associate degree students take out $12,980 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Cape Cod Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.
Students from Massachusetts who attend MassBay Community College full time pay an average of $5,376 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,320. On average, associate degree students take out $10,712 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able 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.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $15,698 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UMass Lowell. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,624. On average, associate degree students take out $28,170 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UMass Lowell does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Middlesex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Middlesex Community College full time pay an average of $6,048 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Middlesex Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
University of Maine at Presque Isle landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMPI is $8,495. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,905. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,211 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMPI. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
New England Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.
If you want to attend New England Tech, expect to pay an average of $32,807 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 $19,275 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that New England Tech does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Community College of Rhode Island landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $4,980 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCRI. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at CCRI. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Manchester Community College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MCC is $4,516. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,468. On average, associate degree students take out $11,342 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Massasoit Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list.
In-state students pay an average of $5,160 in tuition and fees if they attend Massasoit Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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.
Massasoit Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. 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.
Johnson & Wales University - Providence did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,950 to cover tuition and fees at JWU Providence. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $17,376 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at JWU Providence. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Bristol Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,208 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bristol. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,152. On average, associate degree students take out $11,401 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Bristol does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Northern Essex Community College landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
In-state students pay an average of $5,544 in tuition and fees if they attend NECC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,328. On average, associate degree students take out $15,610 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at NECC. 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.
Berkshire Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree trade school programs.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,492 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,108. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,839 in student loans.
BCC 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, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #25, Beal College did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their associate degree.
On average, associate degree students take out $19,603 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Beal College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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