by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 13 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 751 associate degrees in education to qualified students.
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The education associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for education students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Education Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in education.
Quinsigamond Community College is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in education. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Quinsigamond Community College
Middlesex Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in education. Middlesex Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Bedford.More information about a associate in education from Middlesex Community College
Northern Essex Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in education. NECC is a small public college located in the large suburb of Haverhill.More information about a associate in education from Northern Essex Community College
It's hard to beat Springfield Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in education. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Springfield Technical Community College
CCV is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Montpelier.More information about a associate in education from Community College of Vermont
Located in the large city of Boston, BHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Bunker Hill Community College
Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in education from Bristol Community College
Located in the midsize city of Manchester, GSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Granite State College
NHTI is a small public college located in the town of Concord.More information about a associate in education from NHTI-Concord’s Community College
Located in the remote town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in education from Kennebec Valley Community College
Explore the best education colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35 | 373 |
| Connecticut | 33 | 151 |
| New Hampshire | 31 | 109 |
| Maine | 26 | 117 |
| Rhode Island | 25 | 41 |
| Vermont | 19 | 55 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 620 |
| General Education | 120 |
| Special Education | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
