STCC named best 2-year college in Valley Advocate 2021 Readers’ Poll
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – For the second year in a row, Springfield Technical Community College captured best two-year college in the Valley Advocate’s reader poll.
STCC landed on the Advocate’s “best of” list in the same year the college was named fourth best in the United States by Academic Influence. The Valley Advocate released results of its 2021 readers’ poll on April 29.
“We are excited to once again join the Advocate’s ‘Best Of’ list,” said STCC President John. B. Cook. “Thank you to Valley Advocate readers who recognize STCC as a great place to get an education. I don’t think we would have made the list if it weren’t for our talented faculty and staff. They have shown a dedication and commitment to ensure our students succeed.”
STCC, a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, is the only technical community college in Massachusetts. STCC offers affordable degree and certificate programs and opportunities to transfer to four-year colleges and universities for students who want to pursue bachelor degrees and beyond. The college is now accepting applications for summer and fall programs.
STCC helps to fuel the Western Massachusetts workforce in fields that include engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, public service and technology.
In recent years, STCC has been ranked a top college in a variety of categories and joined other “best of” lists, including Reader Raves, presented by The Republican and MassLive.
A resource for students seeking information about trade college and university level programs called TradeCollege.org listed STCC No. 1 in the latest Best Value Engineering Technologies Schools in Massachusetts Rankings.
The college also made the 2019 Best 2-Year Colleges for Adult Learners list, published by Washington Monthly.
To see a list of STCC recognition by local and national media, visit stcc.edu/about-stcc/rankings.
Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequalled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu