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RCC earns top honors in 2024 rankings

Photo of the exterior of Randolph Community College's Continuing Education and Industrial Center.
Randolph Community College's Continuing Education and Industrial Center is one of two LEED-Certified buildings on the Asheboro Campus. The College has been highly-ranked by Niche and BestColleges. (Photo by Perfecta Visuals)

College is first in N.C. in Niche rankings, fourth the nation for IT in BestColleges

Randolph Community College is proud to announce the College has been recognized in two prestigious national rankings for 2024. RCC has secured its position as the leading community college in North Carolina, according to Niche’s latest rankings, and has also clinched an impressive fourth-place spot on BestColleges’ list of Best Online Associate in Information Technology Programs nationwide.

But that’s not all — the College has also achieved remarkable standings on the national stage. Niche's 2024 Best Community Colleges in America rankings place the College at 26th, showcasing our institution’s prominence on a national scale. In addition, RCC is ranked 11th in BestColleges’ list of Best Community Colleges in North Carolina, further solidifying the College’s role as a leading educational institution in the state.

“This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff, and students,” RCC President Dr. Shah Ardalan said. “Being recognized as a top institution reflects our commitment to providing quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. It highlights the outstanding academic programs, resources, and opportunities that we offer to our students.  These rankings affirm that we are on the right path in our mission to provide accessible and excellent education to our community.”

To view Niche’s complete list of Best Community Colleges in North Carolina, visit https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-community-colleges/s/north-carolina/. For the complete list of Best Community Colleges in America, visit https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-community-colleges/. Niche’s college rankings methodology can be found at https://www.niche.com/colleges/rankings/methodology/. 

For BestColleges’ complete list of Best Online Associate in Information Technology Programs, visit https://www.bestcolleges.com/technology/associate/information-technology/. BestColleges’ list of Best Community Colleges in North Carolina is at https://www.bestcolleges.com/united-states/north-carolina/community-colleges/. BestColleges’ ranking methodology can be found at https://www.bestcolleges.com/subject-ranking-methodology/.

Randolph Community College (RCC), under the leadership of President Shah Ardalan, is committed to providing relevant career training and educational opportunities. Affordable degrees and short-term certificate programs start throughout the year, both in person and online. For more information, call 336-633-0200 or visit www.randolph.edu and expect to engage with the most competent and compassionate team of faculty and staff.

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