Further your education at a top-rated community college.
Attending community college can further your educational and career goals. With many to choose from across the United States, it can be hard to determine which is the best community college for you. Luckily, Washington Monthly ranks the top U.S. community colleges. Ratings are based on factors like academic challenge, student effort, student-faculty interaction, support for learners, and graduation rate. Research the options and find the right community college for you.
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta Technical College in Atlanta, Georgia was ranked as the best community college in the United States by Washington Monthly. Atlanta Technical College offers over 100 associate degrees, diplomas and technical certificates. Students must be at least 16 years old to apply. Program options include the Business, Media and Information Technology Division, offering degrees in areas such as accounting, computer programming, marketing management, and visual communications. The Health and Human Services Division offers degrees and certificates in fields such as barbering, dental assisting, medical assisting, paramedic technology and practical nursing. The Skilled Trades and Technical Division offers degrees in auto collision repair, aviation maintenance technology, carpentry, drafting and plumbing.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-225-4400
atlantatech.edu
Cascadia Community College
Located in Bothell, Washington, Cascadia Community College ranked second on Washington Monthly's list. Cascadia offers associate degrees, transfer degrees and certificates. Associate of arts degrees include business, education, integrated studies, global studies and pre-nursing. Associate of science options include biological sciences, computer science, engineering, environmental technologies and sustainable practices, network technology and web application programming technology. Thirteen professional certifications are also available in areas such as computer applications, database development, energy management, and PC specialist. Cascadia offers small class sizes, a diversity and equity center, and more than 20 student clubs and organizations.
Cascadia Community College
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
425-352-8000
cascadia.edu/default.aspx
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, Louisiana's Southern University at Shreveport ranked third on Washington Monthly's community college ratings. The school offers programs in the fields of allied health services, behavioral sciences, education, business studies, humanities, science and technology, and nursing. Choose from 8 associate of applied science degrees, 11 associate of science degrees, 13 professional certificate programs, and an associate in general studies degree. Students can gather at the Johnny L. Vance Student Union and participate in more than 30 student organizations. Students can also play basketball and golf as part of the Southern University at Shreveport's athletic program. The school offers several academic centers and satellite classrooms throughout the community.
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71107
318-670-6000
web.susla.edu/Pages/SUSLAhome.aspx
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