Largo, Md. (December 13, 2019) – Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) is recognized as a top-ranked institution in a new student-focused resource guide developed by Intelligent.com, and the College’s online associate degree program in business administration ranks among the best in the nation for 2020.
The resource guide is based on an assessment of 1,604 accredited colleges and universities. The guide positions Prince George’s Community College as ninth among the 59 public institutions that made the list, with the PGCC degree program as “Best in the Southeast.”
In compiling the guide, Intelligent.com analyzed 417 programs and scored them on a scale of 0 to 100 for curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment. The assessment also factored in information on student engagement, the potential return on investment, and leading third-party evaluations. To better compare schools, an algorithm turned multiple rankings into a single score.
According to Intelligent.com staff, online business administration degree programs were researched and ranked because of their accessibility and cost, steady job growth in the market, and the likelihood that graduates will find employment quickly.
The Prince George’s Community College 60-credit associate program in business administration provides students with a strong foundation in business, accounting, economics, statistics, communications, and management theory. Graduates are prepared to identify broad economic concepts and governmental impacts on organizations, evaluate and synthesize business information, formulate financial statements following generally accepted accounting principles, and explain business processes.
More information about the business administration program rankings and a listing of the top schools are available on the Intelligent.com website.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 40,000 individuals annually, the college is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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