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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region
There are so many trade school programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Trade College Search has created its Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. This report analyzed 76 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Trade Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.
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Our 2023 rankings named New England Institute of Technology the most popular school in the New England Region for trade school students working on their associate degree. New England Tech is located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 537 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend New England Tech, expect to pay an average of $33,900 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 $17,029 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at New England Tech. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Johnson & Wales University - Providence. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 377 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at JWU Providence is $38,096. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $16,236 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
One thing to take note of is that JWU Providence does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Springfield Technical Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. This small public school is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 719 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,520 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend STCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,728. Associate Degree recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $7,676 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
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 91% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means North Shore Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. North Shore Community College is located in Danvers, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 734 associate degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $5,352 in tuition and fees if they attend North Shore Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Around 65% 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. In fact, around 86% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Southern Maine Community College is a great place for trade school students working on their associate degree. SMCC is a public institution located in South Portland, Maine. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 721 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SMCC is $3,797. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,677. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,655 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SMCC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
NHTI-Concord’s Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Concord, New Hampshire, the small public school awarded 519 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
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. Associate Degree recipients from NHTI accumulate an average of $16,658 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NHTI does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 54% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Southern New Hampshire University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 3,321 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at SNHU is $15,380. 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 SNHU accumulate an average of $17,725 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SNHU. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Community College of Rhode Island did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Warwick, Rhode Island is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 1,926 students in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at CCRI is $5,090. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,552. On average, associate degree students take out $13,250 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at CCRI, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 63% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Kennebec Valley Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Kennebec Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Fairfield, Maine. It awarded 238 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Maine who attend Kennebec Valley Community College full time pay an average of $3,687 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $6,567. Associate Degree recipients from Kennebec Valley Community College accumulate an average of $15,786 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 71% were women.
Kennebec Valley 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, 52% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Middlesex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Bedford, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 727 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $6,098 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Middlesex Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,170. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $9,676 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Middlesex Community College. In 2020-2021 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Quinsigamond Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 898 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
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. Associate Degree recipients from Quinsigamond Community College accumulate an average of $17,562 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Online courses are available at Quinsigamond Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 41% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Gateway Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, the medium-sized public school awarded 604 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from Connecticut who attend Gateway Community College full time pay an average of $4,740 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,140. On average, associate degree students take out $6,908 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Gateway Community College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 86% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Naugatuck Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Naugatuck Valley Community College is a small public school located in Waterbury, Connecticut that handed out 567 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 Naugatuck Valley Community College. 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. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Online courses are available at Naugatuck Valley Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2020-2021 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Manchester Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This small public school is located in Manchester, Connecticut, and it awarded 622 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $4,700 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend MCC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,100. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $6,580 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.
Online courses are available at MCC, 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 91% took at least some of their classes online.
Bristol Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 904 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Massachusetts pay an average of $5,280 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bristol. If you are from out of state, expect to 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. Of those students who received their degree, 72% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Bristol. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Eastern Maine Community College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. This small public school is located in Bangor, Maine, and it awarded 281 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $3,877 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 $6,757. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,692 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Eastern Maine Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In 2020-2021 about 66% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #16, Bunker Hill Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,125 associate degree awards in 2021-2022.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BHCC is $5,280. 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. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #18, Goodwin College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Goodwin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in East Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 504 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $21,188 to cover tuition and fees at Goodwin. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from Goodwin accumulate an average of $26,020 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Goodwin does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Northern Essex Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. This small public school is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 470 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $5,688 in tuition and fees if they attend NECC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,472. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,741 in student loans. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at NECC. During the 2020-2021 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Manchester Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree trade school programs. MCC is located in Manchester, New Hampshire and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 333 associate degrees to qualified students.
Students from New Hampshire who attend MCC full time pay an average of $7,090 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $15,340. Associate Degree recipients from MCC accumulate an average of $14,985 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MCC. In fact, around 60% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Central Maine Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Auburn, Maine is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 316 students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from Maine pay an average of $3,760 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Central Maine Technical College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,640. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,524 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Central Maine Technical College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 57% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Vermont Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for trade school students to get an associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Randolph, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 275 students 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. Those students who come from outside the state 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. Of those students who received their degree, 68% were women.
Vermont Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 41% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for trade school students working on their associate degree. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associate degrees to 65 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,550 to cover tuition and fees at BFIT. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Associate Degree recipients from BFIT accumulate an average of $16,139 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 26% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BFIT does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2020-2021 year, about 96% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Roxbury Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. Roxbury Community College is a small public school situated in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts. It awarded 133 associate degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from Massachusetts who attend Roxbury Community College full time pay an average of $6,096 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,088. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
Roxbury Community College is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Associate Degree Trade Schools in the New England Region list. MWCC is located in Gardner, Massachusetts and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 540 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MWCC is $5,760. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,680. Associate Degree recipients from MWCC accumulate an average of $10,600 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at MWCC. In fact, around 71% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
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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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