This article was originally published on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 and is only presented for historical purposes. The information below may no longer be relevant or accurate.
Mesa Community College has been identified as one of the best schools in the U.S. in 2017, due to its increased excellence in online learning paired with its traditional learning platforms, by The Community for Accredited Online Schools (AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org).
MCC’s rankings by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org for 2017 follow.
No. 1 -- Best Music Production Schools
No. 3 -- Best Public Relations Degree
No. 4 -- Best Interior Design Schools
No. 7 -- Best Online School in Arizona
No. 8 --Best Computer Science Degrees
No. 8 -- Best Education and Teaching Degree
No. 9 -- Best Online Associates in Business
No. 11 -- Best Performing Arts School
No. 17 -- Best Online Associates in Criminal Justice
No. 27 -- Best Online Management Degrees
No. 30 -- Best Online Associates Degrees
No. 36 -- Information Technology Degrees
No. 44 -- Best Child Development Degrees
To qualify, schools must hold public or private not-for-profit status in addition to institutional accreditation. Top schools are determined by a scoring system that uses value-based methodology, analyzing several qualitative and quantitative data points.
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Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for service-learning, career and technical programs, civic engagement and innovative approaches to education. The college serves as a resource for career readiness, transfer education, workforce development and lifelong learning. Host to 30,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degree and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution with a diverse student body that enriches the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success, providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. MCC, located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, is one of the 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association (NCA) http://www.ncahlc.org
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.