Monroe County Community College was recently named one of the best associate degree colleges in Michigan for 2022 by University HQ, a leading independent education organization that provides students with the necessary resources to prepare and plan their career path in their chosen field.
University HQ ranked MCCC as the 6th-best associate degree colleges in the state out of 28.
The college has a student population of about 2,600, a net price of $4,913, and its graduates earn an average starting salary of $36,000, University HQ reported as part of the rankings.
The organization compiled a list of more than 4,000 colleges and universities, then ranked them among their peers to provide prospective students with an in-depth analysis of their programs.
Ranking factors used by University HQ included cost of tuition, admission rate, retention rate, graduating salary, number of programs offered, online programs offered, loan default rate, diplomas awarded, percent of students receiving financial aid, and reputation/expert opinion.
For University HQ's complete rankings of the best associate, bachelor's and master's degree colleges in the state, go to https://universityhq.org/best-colleges/michigan/.
About Monroe County Community College
Founded in 1964, Monroe County Community College is a public, two-year institution supported by tax monies from Monroe County, educational funds from the State of Michigan and student tuition. The college’s mission is to enrich lives in our community by providing opportunity through student-focused, affordable, quality higher education and other learning experiences. The Main Campus is located at 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe, Mich., 48161, with easy access to Toledo and Detroit. The Whitman Center is in Temperance, Mich., 48182, near the Ohio-Michigan Border. Detailed information about MCCC is available at www.monroeccc.edu