by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 184 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The health science associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health science program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 Massachusetts.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health sciences & services.
It is difficult to beat Fisher College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large city of Boston, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Fisher College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in health sciences & services has to take a look at Springfield Technical Community College. STCC is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Springfield Technical Community College
Roxbury Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Roxbury Community College is a small public college located in the city of Roxbury Crossing.
Health Sciences & Services associate degree recipients from Roxbury Community College get an earnings boost of approximately $7,098 over the average earnings of health sciences & services majors.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Roxbury Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health sciences & services needs to take a look at Middlesex Community College. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Middlesex Community College
Quinsigamond Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Worcester.
Students who graduate with their associate from the health science program report average early career income of $24,105.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Quinsigamond Community College
Located in the large suburb of Haverhill, NECC is a public college with a small student population.
Those health sciences & services students who get their associate degree from Northern Essex Community College receive $2,168 more than the average health science student.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Northern Essex Community College
Holyoke Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Holyoke.
Students who graduate with their associate from the health science program state that they receive average early career income of $30,385.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Holyoke Community College
Located in the city of West Barnstable, Cape Cod Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Cape Cod Community College
Located in the suburb of Milton, Laboure College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Laboure College
Bay State College is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the large city of Boston.
Students who graduate with their associate from the health science program state that they receive average early career wages of $31,052.
More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Bay State CollegeExplore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 101 | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 52 |
| Maine | 69 | 61 |
| Vermont | 58 | 26 |
One of 34 majors within the Health Professions area of study, Health Sciences & Services has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 179 |
| General Health & Wellness | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,310 |
| Allied Health Professions | 340 |
| Dental Support Services | 222 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 200 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 138 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 60 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 33 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 33 |
| Public Health | 16 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 13 |
