Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online/on-campus program rankings and higher education planning, has included Gateway Community College to its list of the Best Community Colleges in Connecticut in 2022. The research  identifies 15 top programs in the state based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.

Gateway Community College was awarded Best Automotive Program on the final list. Intelligent.com implemented a unique methodology that ranks each program on a scale from 0 to 100 across five categories. The scoring system compares each university according to program strength, student readiness, return on investment, cost, and student engagement. Researchers compared 63 programs from 24 colleges in the state of Connecticut. 

Gateway Community College offers flexible distance learning that appeals to busy adults or hybrid models that include on-campus and online formats. Experts at Intelligent.com assessed programs in Best Community Colleges in Connecticut that help students enhance and develop advanced skills for a variety of in-demand positions.

Studies show that obtaining a degree increases income substantially, degree holders earning 84% more than those with only high school diplomas or those without a completed GED. The percentage difference in earnings continues to grow with higher learning degrees such as masters, doctoral or professional degrees, with the unemployment rate decreasing to as much as 1.1% for those with a doctorate. To access the complete ranking, please visit https://www.intelligent.com/best-community-colleges/connecticut/.