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Middlesex Ranked Top 4 Community College in State for Adults

MCC was ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 27 in the country on Washington Monthly's 2019 list of Best 2-Year Colleges for Adult Learners

(John McKeith)

Middlesex Community College has been ranked No. 4 in the state and No. 27 in the country on Washington Monthly’s 2019 list of Best 2-Year Colleges for Adult Learners.

“I’m pleased to see that for a second year in a row that our faculty and staff at the college are being recognized for their dedication and their exceptional service to returning adult learners. Returning adults are part of the fabric of the institution and we are eager to make their experience as positive and successful as it can be,” said Philip Sisson, Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

With more than 80 degree and certificate programs, and hundreds of noncredit courses, MCC can help you earn a degree, begin a bachelor’s degree, or upgrade your skills. Registration is now open for fall Mini-mester II courses.

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MCC offers flexible schedules to fit your needs, with day, evening and weekend options. Combined with a small-class environment, attentive and accessible teachers, and honors courses for high-achieving students, Middlesex provides a quality education at a price you can afford – online or on campus. Many students, after completing their MCC coursework, intend to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree at another institution. For these students, Middlesex offers MassTransfer, a statewide transfer program to help streamline the transfer process.

To learn more about MCC, or to register for fall Mini-mester II, visit www.middlesex.mass.edu or call 1-800-818-3434.

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To view the entire list of Washington Monthly’s rankings, visit: https://washingtonmonthly.com/2019college-guide/adult-two-year

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, we educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners. MCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and online. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!

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