New Hampshire’s community college system once again ranks as the best in New England and among the top 10 community college systems in the nation, according to a new report from Wallethub. Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte celebrated the Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) earning yet another national recognition and highlighted CCSNH’s critical role in shaping the workforce of the future in the Granite State.
“I’m proud that New Hampshire’s community colleges are once again the best in New England and top ten in the nation,” said Governor Ayotte. “Our CCSNH students, faculty, and staff are talented, hardworking, and dedicated to building a stronger future for our state. We will continue to ensure our community colleges are affordable, innovative, and responsive to the needs of growing businesses in New Hampshire.”
“CCSNH is proud to be recognized as one of our nation’s best community college systems,” said Dr. Chuck Lloyd, CCSNH chancellor-elect. “These rankings are based on quality, outcomes, and affordability. That is what we strive to provide for New Hampshire students and the state’s skilled workforce and economy. Time after time we hear from graduates who praise the quality education they received at our colleges, the doors that were opened thanks to their experiences with us, and the positive impact it has made on their lives. New Hampshire is our mission, and we are committed to doing our best for the Granite State.”
About CCSNH:
The Community College System of NH consists of seven colleges offering associate degree and certificate programs, professional training, transfer pathways to four-year degrees and dual-credit partnerships with NH high schools. Colleges include Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth; Lakes Region Community College in Laconia; Manchester Community College; Nashua Community College; NHTI – Concord’s Community College; River Valley Community College in Claremont, Lebanon and Keene; and White Mountains Community College in Berlin and Littleton. CCSNH serves more than 25,000 students statewide, providing affordable access to a high-quality education. For more information, visit CCSNH.edu.