Analytics Associate Degree Programs Ranked in Nation’s Top 10

Great Bay Community College (GBCC) and Nashua Community College (NCC) have been recognized for offering some of the best Data Analytics associate degree programs in the U.S. In the 2026 rankings published by TechGuide, GBCC was ranked the sixth best associate program, followed closely by NCC at number seven.

TechGuide is a national online resource that helps students and professionals learn about analytics and computer science education and careers. Its rankings are based on data from the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) via College Navigator. Key factors are evaluated, such as tuition, student-to-faculty ratios, admission and graduation rates, and alumni success.

Analytics education teaches students how to work with raw data to process, analyze, and make conclusions using predictive modeling. GBCC’s Analytics program combines foundational learning with hands-on lab work. NCC offers two associate degree programs – Applied Analytics and AI Pathway and Data Science and AI Pathway – as well as a certificate program in Data Analytics.

100% of Paramedic Graduates Pass Challenging National Certification Exam on First Attempt

100 percent of the third graduating cohort from Lake's Region Community College's (LRCC) Paramedic certificate program passed the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic exam on the first attempt, a notable achievement for a program in this field. Students have six chances to pass the test. Passing the NREMT Paramedic exam shows that students are qualified and ready to fill local workforce demand.

“A 100 percent pass rate is a significant achievement that underscores the quality of LRCC’s Paramedic program. It is a testament to the rigorous curriculum and the dedication of both students and faculty to meet New Hampshire’s critical workforce needs for highly skilled, compassionate emergency responders,” said Patrick Cate, president of LRCC.



The one-year Paramedic program was recently accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The prestigious accreditation confirms that LRCC’s program meets the stringent quality assurance standards established by CAAHEP.

Congressionally-Directed Funding Awarded to Early Childhood Education Program at NCC

The U.S. House-passed minibus appropriations bill that secured funding for 54 projects across New Hampshire included $933,500 to support Nashua Community College’s (NCC) Early Childhood Education Center (ECE). The ECE Center serves as a lab school for students enrolled in the College’s Early Childhood Education program, with the goal of improving the availability of high-quality childcare.

“The Early Childhood Education Center for Teaching and Learning at Nashua Community College is a long-term investment in New Hampshire’s childcare infrastructure, workforce, and economic viability. NCC regards its position in the Nashua community as essential and continually works to establish and advance relationships within the community," said Professor Lisa Furman, Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator.

The benefits of this program, and planned uses of the new funding are twofold:

• First, the Center enriches the experiences of NCC’s early childhood education students, preparing them to be highly qualified educators and informed advocates for the families and children in the greater Nashua community.
• Second, working in conjunction with Head Start, located on NCC’s campus, students will have opportunities to observe, collaborate, and teach lessons alongside Head Start teachers.

Increasing childcare capacity will support parents in returning to work, strengthen family income and savings, and contribute to the growth of New Hampshire’s workforce and economy.

Life-Changing Medical Mission Broadens Student Experience

A Tradition of Global Service

Since 2008, Manchester Community College (MCC) nursing students and faculty have traveled overseas during semester breaks to provide medical care to communities that otherwise have little access to care. In January, nine students and one nursing faculty, who are part of the college's Global Health Club, traveled to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. In addition, four practicing RNs traveled with the group – three of whom were previous MCC nursing students. 

Delivering Care in the Dominican Republic

MCC’s Global Health Club partners with Foundation for Peace, a non-profit organization that provides mobile medical clinics to impoverished rural communities. Offering two days of primary care clinics and one day of door-to-door medical care, the group cared for 80-85 people each day. They also visited an orphanage for special needs children and toured a local maternity hospital, to see how healthcare differs in the Dominican Republic. 

During each clinic day, students worked in various areas including triaging patients, completing basic lab tests, scribing for providers during patient care, and running the “suitcase pharmacy.” Each evening, they would count and bag medications for the next day’s clinic and ensure all the bags were repacked with needed clinic supplies.

“It’s amazing how students step out of their comfort zone and are able to serve those who have so little,” says Jill Reid, MCC Nursing professor and advisor to the Global Health Club. Adding, “In less than a week, they are able to make a difference in the lives of others, while realizing what they get back from the experience is immeasurable.”