The only community college in northern Idaho, North Idaho College, is found in Coeur d'Alene. The state's remaining community colleges are approximately seven to eight hours to the south. The city's other college is a four-year public college, Lewis-Clark State College (lcsc.edu). Although based in Lewiston, it operates a campus in Coeur d'Alene with a variety of programs leading to degrees at the associate and baccalaureate level. A partnership allows students at the community college to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree at Lewis-Clark State College.
North Idaho College (nic.edu) is a comprehensive community college founded in 1933. The college confers associate degrees and certificates in approximately 80 technical, professional and general education programs. North Idaho College offers university transfer-credit and distance education programs through in-class and online education. Students have also access to education opportunities through partnerships with Idaho's two other community colleges and the state's three universities.
As a result of a reciprocity agreement, Idaho residents can study at Spokane Falls Community College (spokanefalls.edu). Opened in 1967, the college is one of two community colleges in Spokane, Washington. The 110-acre campus is approximately a 40-minute drive from Coeur d'Alene. Spokane Falls Community College offers programs in approximately 95 disciplines leading to associate degrees and certificates, as well as university transfer programs.
Established in 1963, Spokane Community College (scc.spokane.edu) accepts students from Coeur d'Alene thanks to an agreement between Washington and Idaho. Prior to the college's founding, vocational education was delivered through Spokane's secondary school system. In the 2010-11 academic year, the college offered nearly 200 associate and professional certificate programs in 126 disciplines. It also provides a continuing education program focusing on lifestyle learning and professional development.