STCC programs recognized for quality, affordability by College Factual

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Several of Springfield Technical Community College’s programs were recognized as top tier in a wide-ranging ranking list for 2022 by College Factual, a data analytics website.

Students train on state-of-the-art CNC machines in some of the STEM programs at STCC.

According to College Factual listed ranking highlights for STCC, including quality and affordability. In total, STCC was awarded 84 badges in the 2022 rankings. The highest ranked major is mechanical engineering technology.

Some of the other top rankings for STCC in specific categories include:

College Factual ranked STCC as No. 1 for “best general business/commerce associate degree schools” in Massachusetts and No. 2 in New England.

Other STCC programs that stood out include fire protection and safety technology, medical coding and billing, and dental hygiene.

College Factual placed STCC as a top 10 percent school for overall value in the New England region.

“College Factual rankings were created with the student in mind. These in-depth rankings and reviews use objective data to help all types of students identify the schools that are the best fit for them,” said Bill Phelan, CEO & co-founder of College Factual.

College Factual analyzes more than 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for nontraditional students and more.

The rankings use numerous indicators of quality in its analysis including student graduation rate, student debt, and repayment rates, and graduate employment rates and earnings. Schools scoring in the top 15 percent of those analyzed are recognized.

“It is wonderful to receive recognition for our programs,” said Geraldine de Berly, vice president of academic affairs at STCC. “We know the quality and affordability of the programs are big reasons why students choose STCC. Our programs provide hands-on learning using state-of the art equipment. Once students earn a degree or certificate from STCC, they are prepared for rewarding careers or transfer to four-year colleges and universities and continue their education.”

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