24 Saville Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169

Established more than 40 years ago, Quincy College serves as a comprehensive two-year institution of higher learning. With campuses in both Plymouth and Quincy, Massachusetts, this community college provides students with the opportunity to earn certificates and/or associate degrees in a variety of disciplines.

With more than 500 courses offered, this Massachusetts Community College has something for nearly anyone. From associate degree programs in areas like nursing, business management, healthcare administration, computer science, the liberal arts, and legal studies, to certificate courses in fields like surgical technology, early childhood education, computer science, phlebotomy, exercise science, and healthcare administration, there's something for nearly anyone at Quincy College.

This Massachusetts college also boasts flexible class schedules in order to accommodate the needs of busy adult students. Referred to as "non-traditional semesters," these schedules can range in length from five to 10 weeks. Other options, such as doubling up on weekly classes, are also available.

Quick Facts:

Quincy College has been accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, as well as by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

According to data from the autumn of 2006, this Massachusetts Community College has nearly 200 non-credit students and more than 3,800 credit-students enrolled in its various programs. Students' ages range from 16 to 81 with an average of 28.5.

As of the autumn of 2006, this Massachusetts community college boasted an average class size of 19 students.

According to data from autumn 2006, of the Quincy College students who took the licensure exam for registered nursing, 95 percent passed.

Thanks to the various articulation agreements and joint admission agreements that Quincy College has made with four-year higher learning institutions, qualified students of Quincy College can enjoy a smooth transfer into bachelor's degree programs at traditional colleges and universities.

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