In 2008, the New Hampshire Community Technical College, Berlin, changed its name to White Mountains Community College to reflect its expanding liberal arts program. Still, the state's northern-most college has maintained a strong core of technical training. White Mountains offers one-year certificate programs in health science, water quality, mobile equipment, surveying, welding and geographic information systems. Students can also earn associate degrees in automotive, surveying, information and mobile equipment technology, nursing and information systems. In addition to the Berlin campus, the college has three satellite campuses in Conway, Littleton and Woodsville that offer classes and students services.
Launched in 1956, Lebanon College evolved from a small, private institution tailored to the educational interests of residents in New Hampshire's upper valley to a community college with a strong branch of technical programs geared toward today's high-tech job market. The college offers certificates and associate degrees in computer science, graphic design and information technology. Lebanon College specializes in medical diagnostic technology with programs in sonography and radiography. Located in the city's historic neighborhood, the college has partnerships with Dartmouth Medical Center and a dozen other regional hospitals that provide hands-on experience for students.
Lakes Region Community College, formerly the New Hampshire Community Technical College, Lanconia, offers certificate and associate degree programs in the development and use of technology in computer science, automotive services, fire science, marine studies, construction, energy services, business management and education. The college also works with local business and industry leaders to design technology programs that train students for new jobs within the regional economy. Students attend classes either at the college's primary campus in Lanconia, or at a satellite campus in Keene.
Granite State College, a member of New Hampshire's university system, has nine campuses throughout the state including the one it shares with White Mountains Community College in Berlin. Granite State College's applied science program offers students who have earned technology-based associate degrees in fields such as computer systems, fire science, energy services or geographic information systems, two additional years of training to develop their expertise and earn a bachelor's degree.