STCC ranked No. 2 for popular online business degrees in New England
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Springfield Technical Community College’s online business degree program was ranked as the second most popular in the New England region, according to Business Degree Central, an online resource for students.
The website ranked STCC’s program No. 2 out of 11 colleges in New England. The business program was also ranked second most popular in Massachusetts.
"Springfield Technical Community College is extremely proud to be ranked No. 2 among the most popular online associate degree programs in business administration within both Massachusetts and New England,” said Anthony Rondinelli, of Agawam, a business professor and graduate of the STCC program.
“STCC offers a variety of online business degree programs and courses in the areas of accounting, finance, management, marketing, economics and entrepreneurship, making higher education both easily accessible and very affordable for today's busy student," Rondinelli added. "Don't wait. Start your online business degree at STCC today."
STCC designed the online business program for students who want to earn a two-year associate degree before starting their own business or before transferring to a four-year college or university to continue on to a bachelor’s degree. Students in the program can take advantage of internship opportunities to earn money while they study and explore career options.
“We’re honored and delighted to be listed as having one of the most popular business programs in the area,” said Richard Greco, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. “I’m proud of our talented faculty, who show their commitment every day to supporting the success of the students. Our business program has been fully online since 2017. A lot of our business students work and have families, so they enjoy the flexibility of pursuing their degree online.”
We’re honored and delighted to be listed as having one of the most popular business programs in the area.Anthony Rondinelli, Business professor and STCC graduate
Some of the students work in business and see the STCC degree as an affordable way to expand their potential growth within the company or industry.
Helder Serrazina, of Monson, who went through the online program and transferred to the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, said it was the perfect program for him.
“There’s a lot of versatility and flexibility so you can plan what you want to do and how many classes you want to take,” said Serrazina, who graduated in 2020 with an associate degree. “For me, it worked beautifully.”
BusinessDegreeCentral.com is a free resource for students seeking business colleges and university level programs. The website states that it researches and compiles business study area information, career overviews and more to compile ranking lists for graduate level institutions across the United States to help prospective students make smart decisions when considering a college for business.
Business Degree Central’s Online Popularity Rankings were designed to help students find an online business degree program that works for them. The most popular online colleges were determined by the number of online graduates.
For more information and to see the full list, visit businessdegreecentral.com.
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.
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