The Atlanta Technical College is among the best community colleges in the United States. Ranked No. 1 in "Washington Monthly," this 2,200-student institution has played a significant role in the Atlanta community for decades. ATC offers more than 80 programs in health and human services, business media and technology and information technology. The school prides itself on preparing students for high-wage and high-performing careers.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-225-4400
Atlantatech.org
Cascadia Community College ranks second in the United States, according to "Washington Monthly." Cascadia has high academic standards and provides its students with state-of-the-art facilities, including access to the University of Washington's library system. Cascadia teachers provide an up close and personal approach in their small classes. According to the Cascadia website, 75 percent of students who graduate with a 2-year degree successfully enroll in 4-year programs.
Cascadia Community College
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
425-352-8000
Cascadia.edu
"Washington Monthly" ranks Southern University at Shreveport third in the country. The school is among the most influential colleges for graduating African Americans in the world and also offers one of the most popular nursing programs. It offers students more than 30 associate degrees, all geared toward preparing students for long, successful careers. SUSLA has about 2,000 students.
Southern University at Shreveport
3050 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
318.670.6000
Web.susla.edu