by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 324 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
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Your choice of health sciences & services for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree.
The health science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for health sciences & services students seeking a an associate degree.
Fisher College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Fisher College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Fisher College
It's hard to beat Springfield Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Springfield Technical Community College
It's difficult to beat University of Hartford if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. UHart is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of West Hartford.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of Hartford
Southern Maine Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the small city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Southern Maine Community College
Located in the city of Boston, Bay State College is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, health science associate recipients generally make around $31,052 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Bay State College
NHTI is a small public college located in the town of Concord.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from NHTI-Concord’s Community College
Located in the city of Roxbury Crossing, Roxbury Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Health Sciences & Services associate degree recipients from Roxbury Community College earn a boost of approximately $6,147 over the average income of health sciences & services majors.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Roxbury Community College
Middlesex Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Bedford.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Middlesex Community College
Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Soon after graduating, health science associate recipients generally earn an average of $24,105 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Quinsigamond Community College
NECC is a small public college located in the large suburb of Haverhill.
Students who graduate with their associate from the health science program state that they receive average early career income of $33,770.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Northern Essex Community CollegeExplore the best health sciences & services colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 137 | 184 |
| Connecticut | 101 | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 52 |
| Maine | 69 | 61 |
| Vermont | 58 | 26 |
Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 318 |
| General Health & Wellness | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 3,275 |
| Allied Health Professions | 914 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 638 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 392 |
| Dental Support Services | 383 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 253 |
| Other Health Professions | 175 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 76 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 33 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 22 |
