Catawba Valley Community College (cvcc.edu) is located just 21 miles south of Alexander in Hickory, North Carolina. Established in 1958, this public community college offers over 50 associate degree and one-year diploma programs in business, engineering technology, environmental and life sciences, health and human resources and industrial technology. The school is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges. The school has NJCAA men's and women's volleyball and basketball teams in addition to fitness facilities, club and organizations, student government and events.
Caldwell Community College (cccti.edu) is a public community college founded in 1964 in Hudson, North Carolina, about 22 miles from Alexander County. CCC is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates. With an enrollment of about 12,000, the college offers almost 100 associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in areas of study such as: business, health care, education, automotive, technology and industrial. Classes are offered during the day, evenings and online. The campus has a library, bookstore, student service center, career center and academic support center.
Wilkes Community College (wilkescc.edu) is a public community college located 20 miles north of Alexander County in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. WCC offers a variety of degree and certificate programs in arts and science, business and public service, continuing education, advanced health technologies, advanced industrial technologies and basic skills. The college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some of the degree programs offered at WCC are: nursing, automotive technology, culinary, welding and computer technology. Classes are offered on campus and online. WCC has an athletics program and offers career planning, personal counseling, job placement and student activities.
Founded in 1852, Mitchell Community College (mitchellcc.edu) is an open admissions community college located in Statesville, North Carolina, about 20 miles south of Alexander. The college offers associate degree, diploma and certificate programs and is fully accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Some of the academic programs offered at MCC are: business, criminal justice, computer programming, nursing, and truck diver training. Select classes are offered online. The college offers a wide range of student counseling services, student government and financial aid.