MCCC recognized for seven top programs

By Diane VanDyke
Intelligent.com, a resource for online and on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, recently recognized several of Montgomery County Community College's programs as being among the top in the country.

Intelligent.com, a resource for online and on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, recently recognized several of Montgomery County Community College's programs as being among the top in the country.

Best Community College in PA Montgomery County Community College’s programs continue to be ranked among the top in the commonwealth and the country. Most recently, Intelligent.com listed several of the MCCC’s online programs among the leading programs in the United States.

These latest recognitions were determined by research compiled by Intelligent.com, a resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning. The research identifies programs in the nation based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.

Specifically, Intelligent.com recognizes MCCC as the third-best online college in Pennsylvania for its Gerontology Program and the fifth-best college in the commonwealth for its Continuing Education programs. In addition, MCCC’s online Office Administration, Computer Science, Human Services, Psychology and Information Technology programs also received top ratings.

Best online collegeFor its selections, Intelligent.com uses a methodology that ranks each program on a scale from 0 to 100 across five categories. The scoring system compares each university according to program strength, student readiness, return on investment, cost and student engagement. Researchers compared 704 programs from 2,900 universities and colleges across the United States. 

MCCC’s comprehensive curriculum includes more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs, as well as customized workforce training and certifications. Students can enjoy the flexibility of learning with online, on-campus and hybrid course options. MCCC’s programs prepare students for in-demand career opportunities and lifelong learning and equip them with the skills they will need to advance in or change careers.