Quinsigamond Community College

What Quinsigamond Community College does

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a public, two-year community college founded in 1963 and operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the Department of Higher Education, headquartered in Worcester, Massachusetts. It enrolls over 7,000 full-time and part-time students across more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs spanning healthcare (Nurse Education, accredited by ACEN and approved by MABORN), technology (Computer Systems Engineering with CompTIA and Microsoft Azure certifications), business, education, and the liberal arts. The college operates three physical sites — Worcester Main Campus on West Boylston Street, QCC at Downtown in Worcester Common Outlets Mall, and the Southbridge Campus — and delivers instruction through a Hyflex hybrid-flexible technology system deployed across approximately 25 classrooms, allowing simultaneous in-person and remote participation. Student support infrastructure includes TRIO Student Support Services (federally funded, serving 140 students per year), the Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship with Rucker Investments, childcare, and a student emergency fund administered via the QCC Foundation.

QCC's business model is a hybrid of state-funded public appropriation, tuition, workforce training grants, and philanthropy, with no publicly disclosed revenue figure. Tuition is set at $227 per credit hour in-state and $433 out-of-state; however, Massachusetts residents without a bachelor's degree attend tuition-free through the MassEducate and MassReconnect state programs, making net tuition a secondary revenue stream. Substantial program funding flows through federal grants (TRIO, $975K Hyflex), state workforce training grants (e.g., $735K Baker-Polito, $500K biotech training, $33.7M capital via DCAMM), private foundations ($6M apprenticeship funding from Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation and Accelerate the Future), and corporate partnerships with Amazon (Career Choice), AbbVie, IPG Photonics, and Charles River Labs. The QCC Foundation operates as a separate 501(c)(3) handling scholarships, emergency funds, and capital campaigns.

The college targets a diversified segment mix: adult learners seeking degrees, working adults pursuing workforce credentials, healthcare and biotech workforce entrants, first-generation and low-income students via TRIO, justice-involved individuals via a culinary reentry program with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, dual-enrolled high school students, and incumbent workers through employer-sponsored training (Amazon Career Choice, 30+ apprenticeship employers). Transfer pathways are formalized through Joint Admissions with UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, UMass Dartmouth, UMass Lowell, seven Massachusetts state colleges, and a 2+2 articulation with Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Recent strategic positioning centers on industry-aligned workforce development — particularly in biomanufacturing and AI (via the Google.org PATH hub) — funded largely through grant capture rather than tuition.

Name

Quinsigamond Community College

Legal name

Quinsigamond Community College

Website

https://qcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Quinsigamond Community College is a public two-year institution in Worcester, Massachusetts, founded in 1963, serving over 7,000 students across 70+ associate degree and certificate programs with state, federal, and philanthropic funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development
• Nursing education
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Per-credit tuition for associate degree and certificate programs, with in-state rate of $227/credit and out-of-state/international rate of $433/credit. Revenue is supplemented by financial aid and scholarship programs.
2. Workforce Training Grants: Grant-funded workforce training programs for high-demand industries including healthcare, manufacturing, IT, cybersecurity, and biotechnology, funded by state and federal sources including Baker-Polito Administration, MBI, and Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development.
3. Philanthropy and Donations: QCC Foundation receives donations supporting scholarships, student emergency funds, program development, and capital projects through annual fund, planned giving, and capital campaigns.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a public two-year community college in Worcester, Massachusetts, providing over 70 Associate Degree and Certificate programs to more than 7,000 full- and part-time students. Its offerings span healthcare (Nurse Education), information technology (Computer Systems Engineering Technology), biomanufacturing, business, liberal arts, and workforce training, supplemented by free tuition programs (MassEducate/MassReconnect), apprenticeship degree pathways with regional employers, and wraparound student support services including TRIO.

Product overview

Quinsigamond Community College operates as a public two-year institution offering over 70 Associate Degree and Certificate programs. The institution's primary digital platforms include The Q student portal (Jenzabar-powered) for academic/administrative functions and the main qcc.edu website. Academic portfolio spans healthcare (Nurse Education), technology (Computer Systems Engineering), workforce development (Biomanufacturing On-Ramp, Apprenticeship Degree), and support services (TRIO, Auxilium Entrepreneurship Center). Key financial access programs include MassEducate/MassReconnect for free tuition and Amazon Career Choice partnership. Educational technology infrastructure includes Hyflex hybrid learning systems deployed across campus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree and Certificate Programs More than 70 credit-bearing Associate Degree and Certificate programs delivered across multiple academic schools for traditional and adult learners seeking career entry, advancement, or transfer to four-year institutions.
• Nurse Education Program Associate of Science in Nurse Education program with NCLEX-RN preparation, clinical rotations, and accreditation by ACEN and Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, preparing graduates for registered nurse positions.
• Computer Systems Engineering Technology Program Technology program preparing students for IT and cybersecurity careers, offering industry-recognized certifications including CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, and Microsoft Azure credentials.
• Biomanufacturing On-Ramp Program Entry-level biomanufacturing training providing 10-week workshops covering industry fundamentals, soft skills, resume development, and job placement, with employer partnerships including AbbVie, Boston BioProducts, and Charles River Labs.
• Apprenticeship Degree Program Statewide apprenticeship degree program allowing students to earn college credit while completing paid apprenticeships with 30+ regional employers in healthcare, education, and information technology sectors.
• MassEducate and MassReconnect Free Tuition Programs Free tuition programs covering full tuition with book allowances for Massachusetts residents without a bachelor's degree, expanding access to community college for any age or income level.
• Adult Basic Education (GED/HiSET Prep) Free classes for adult learners preparing for the HiSET or GED High School Equivalency Exams, supporting foundational education needs.
• ESL/ESOL English Language Courses ESL/ESOL courses for English language learners seeking to enhance communication skills and confidence in a supportive educational environment.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federally-funded support program serving 140 first-generation, low-income, or disabled students annually with academic counseling, tutoring, career planning, financial aid assistance, and transfer support, including a STEM-Health Sciences track.
• Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship center in partnership with Rucker Investments and Auxilium offering hands-on training, mentorship, and business consultation services for students and aspiring business owners.
• Amazon Career Choice Partnership Education benefit partnership with Amazon allowing employees to advance their education with prepaid tuition, industry certifications, and foundational skills training in high-demand industries.

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Georgia State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026Research university anchor for PATH initiative; over 1,000 GSU students enrolled in PATH courses. QCC participates in curriculum sharing network through PATH initiative.
• 30+ Massachusetts EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Regional employers providing paid apprenticeships in healthcare, education, and information technology sectors through QCC's apprenticeship degree program.
• Rucker InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 September 2025Partner with Rucker Investments and Auxilium on the Auxilium Center for Entrepreneurship at QCC, offering hands-on training, mentorship, and business consultation services for students.
• Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Granted $200,000 to QCC to fund a training program for formerly incarcerated individuals. Program provides culinary education and facilitates employment placements at local food service companies in partnership with Worcester County Sheriff's Office.
• Worcester County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2023Partner with QCC on $200,000 culinary training program for formerly incarcerated individuals, facilitating employment placements at local food service companies.
• Baker-Polito AdministrationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2022Awarded $735,000 workforce training grant to support programs in high-demand industries including healthcare, education, manufacturing, IT, and cybersecurity. Additionally awarded $500,000 to train over 70 participants for biotechnology jobs focusing on unemployed and underemployed populations.
• Mass. Biomedical Initiatives (MBI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2022Partnered with MBI and Massachusetts Office of Business Development to launch biomanufacturing pilot program in Worcester. MBI provided $50,000 grant through Building a Diverse Biomanufacturing Pipeline Challenge Grant Program to upskill participants for entry-level biomanufacturing roles.
• AbbViecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2022Biomanufacturing industry partner that has hired QCC Biomanufacturing On-Ramp graduates. 4+ graduates received employment offers. Partnered with QCC since Fall 2021 for entry-level biomanufacturing technician training.
• IPG Photonics CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2022Biomanufacturing employer partner that has hired QCC Biomanufacturing On-Ramp program graduates.
• Boston BioProductsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2022Milford-based biomanufacturing company that reviews resumes and provides interviews/jobs for QCC Biomanufacturing On-Ramp program graduates.
• Charles River LabsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2022Shrewsbury-based biomanufacturing company that reviews resumes and provides interviews/jobs for QCC Biomanufacturing On-Ramp program graduates.
• University of Massachusetts (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Admissions Program guaranteeing admission to QCC graduates from eligible programs of study at all four UMass campuses.
• Massachusetts State Colleges (Bridgewater, Fitchburg, Framingham, North Adams, Salem, Westfield, Worcester)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeven state colleges participate in QCC's Joint Admissions Program for transfer pathways.
• Worcester Polytechnic InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-plus-Two articulation agreement allowing students to complete first two years at QCC and transfer to WPI for bachelor's degree completion.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Middlesex Community College (Massachusetts): Massachusetts public community college serving the Lowell/Bedford area with similar two-year associate and workforce programs; one of the six community colleges participating in the same $6M apprenticeship degree program as QCC.
• Holyoke Community College: Massachusetts public community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training; co-participant with QCC in the Smith Family Foundation / Accelerate the Future apprenticeship program.
• Bunker Hill Community College: Largest Massachusetts community college with similar open-admissions model, multi-campus footprint, healthcare and IT workforce programs, and MassEducate/MassReconnect free tuition offering.
• Mount Wachusett Community College: Central Massachusetts community college offering associate degrees and workforce training with overlapping service geography and shared state funding ecosystem as QCC.
• Springfield Technical Community College: Massachusetts public community college with strong technical/CTE focus including healthcare, manufacturing, and IT programs; comparable student demographics and apprenticeship participation.
• Massasoit Community College: Massachusetts public community college serving Brockton and surrounding region with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce development offerings.
• Northern Essex Community College: Massachusetts public community college with comparable two-year academic and workforce training programs, including biomanufacturing and healthcare pathways aligned with regional employer demand.
• Bristol Community College: Massachusetts public community college with similar open-admissions, workforce, and transfer programs; co-participant in the statewide apprenticeship degree program with QCC.

Broad incumbents

• Worcester State University: Four-year Massachusetts state university in Worcester; a Joint Admissions transfer partner of QCC, making it a key downstream institution in QCC's transfer pathway — overlapping in student catchment and academic programs.
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI): Private research university in Worcester with a 2+2 articulation agreement with QCC; comparable regional employer relationships in IT, engineering, and biotech.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Quinsig
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WyvernTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/quinsigamondcommunitycollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/quinsigamond-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/quinsigcc
• TikToktiktok.com/@quinsigcc

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds9 records

Investors7 records

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