ACC ranks among the top associate degree and certificate producers in the country.

Austin Community College ranks among the top associate degree and certificate producers in the country, according to an analysis by Community College Week. In addition, ACC’s awards of degrees and certificates increased year-over-year in every category in which the college is ranked.

The 2013 “Top 100” list is based on data from the 2011-12 academic year from the U.S. Department of Education. Among associate-degree granting institutions, ACC ranked 79^th in the nation for awards of associate degrees in all disciplines (1,789 degrees conferred that year, an increase of 19 percent compared with 2010-11). The college ranked 73^rd for associate degrees awarded to minorities (704, an increase of 20 percent) and 55^th for associate degrees awarded to Hispanic students (451, an increase of 26 percent).

In specific degree programs, ACC is ranked:

• 27^th in the nation for associate degrees in health professions (492, an increase of 12 percent)

• 21^st for associate degrees in registered nursing and related programs (284, an increase of 11 percent)

• 18^th for associate degrees in communication, journalism, and related programs (35, an increase of 13 percent)

The college also placed 44^th in the country for awards of two-year certificates in all disciplines (785, an increase of 14 percent). ACC placed 90^th for awards of two-year certificates to Hispanic students (182, an increase of 12 percent) and 77^th for awards of two-year certificates to Asian-American students (45, an increase of 50 percent).

The number of ACC graduates has increased significantly in recent years, with a total of more than 2,600 students graduating in 2011-12 – up almost 63 percent over five years ago.

“ACC is committed to helping students reach their goals and increasing awareness of the importance of graduation,” says Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC president/CEO. “These rankings are a reflection of our efforts in this area, and we are very proud of what our students have achieved.”

Visit Community College Week’s website for the complete rankings.