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Massachusetts Community Colleges are lifelong learning centers. Every year, over 200,000 students enroll in Massachusetts Community Colleges where there is something for everyone. You can earn an associate in arts degree or associate in science degree, complete a certificate program for today's most sought after careers, or prepare to transfer to a four-year college.

All Massachusetts Community Colleges are considered comprehensive regional community colleges because they offer an array of programs leading to certificates and Associate Degrees, including a variety of vocational programs. These institutions are engaged in adult basic, adult continuing, and job training type educational programs. They develop affiliations with high schools and industry and develop unique job training programs.

The 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges offer open access to high quality, affordable academic programs, including Associate Degree and certificate programs. They are committed to excellence in teaching and learning and provide academic preparation for transfer to four-year institutions, career preparation for entry into high demand occupational fields, developmental coursework and lifelong learning opportunities.

Quick Facts:

All Massachusetts Community Colleges are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Massachusetts Community Colleges are the largest and fastest growing segment of public higher education in Massachusetts, serving over 200,000 students annually.

With 115,000 students in credit courses and 90,000 students in non-credit courses, Massachusetts Community College students represent over 43 percent of the students in the public higher education system.

Four out of 10 Massachusetts students who go to college in the state choose a Massachusetts Community College.

Many students are working adults who are seeking skills needed to advance in their career; over one-quarter are ethnic minorities; one in 10 are English language learners; and are the first in their family to pursue higher education.

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