Prince George's Community College

What Prince George's Community College does

Prince George's Community College (PGCC) is a public community college established in 1958, headquartered on the Largo campus in Prince George's County, Maryland, and governed by a local Board of Trustees under Maryland Higher Education Commission oversight. It serves approximately 25,000 individuals annually as the primary provider of affordable higher education for county residents, offering associate degrees, certificates, transfer pathways to four-year universities, and non-credit continuing education across credit and non-credit modalities. Students range from recent high school graduates and adult learners to career changers and senior citizens seeking skill upgrades.

PGCC's product surface spans academic programs in nursing (LPN certificate, LPN-to-RN, Paramedic-to-RN, and Registered Nurse tracks), Nuclear Medicine Technology, Culinary Arts, performing arts, and STEM disciplines, supported by facilities including the Center for Health Studies with high-fidelity simulation manikins and specialty nursing skills labs, the Center for Performing Arts with three theaters and broadcast studio, and the Culinary Arts Center. The college's eLearning platform (PGCConline) and the Digital Holistic Student Supports (DHSS) Initiative, launched in partnership with Achieving the Dream, DataKind, and MDRC, provide the technical substrate for online instruction and integrated student support. PGCC holds a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designation from the NSA and DHS (2022-2027) and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with the nursing program accredited by ACEN since 1976.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees structured by in-county, in-state, and out-of-state tiers; continuing education and workforce training contracts; and federal, state, and county appropriations and grants, including a recent $500,000 grant from Achieving the Dream. The institution distributes education through three sites—the Largo main campus, the Laurel College Center extension, and the University Town Center in Hyattsville—alongside online delivery, targeting traditional, non-traditional, and healthcare-workforce student segments in the greater Prince George's County region.

Name

Prince George's Community College

Legal name

Prince George's Community College

Website

https://pgcc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Prince George's Community College is a public Maryland community college founded in 1958, serving nearly 25,000 students annually across Largo, Laurel, and Hyattsville campuses through associate degrees, certificate programs, nursing and healthcare pathways, continuing education, and online learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College Services

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Upper Marlboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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 and Fees: As a community college, PGCC generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees from credit and non-credit programs, with affordable rates for in-county, in-state, and out-of-state students.
2. Government Grants and Funding: PGCC receives federal and state grant funding, including a $500,000 grant for the Digital Holistic Student Supports Initiative and federal funding for various workforce development programs.
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from non-credit continuing education programs, professional development, and workforce training programs for businesses and community members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Prince George's Community College is a public community college that delivers credit-bearing associate degree and certificate programs, non-credit continuing education and workforce training, and student support services across its main Largo campus and extension centers. Programs span academic divisions including Health/Wellness/Hospitality (nursing, nuclear medicine technology, culinary arts), STEM, Humanities, and Professional Studies. Instructional delivery occurs through on-campus instruction, the PGCConline eLearning platform, and extension sites in Laurel and Hyattsville, Maryland.

Product overview

Prince George's Community College provides higher education through a multi-campus operation including its main Largo campus, Laurel College Center, University Town Center (Hyattsville), and other extension sites. The institution offers credit programs leading to associate degrees and certificates across academic divisions including Health/Wellness/Hospitality (Nursing, Nuclear Medicine, Culinary Arts), Humanities/English/Social Sciences, Professional Studies/Community Education, and Sciences/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics. Non-credit offerings include continuing education and workforce development programs. Facilities include the Center for Performing Arts, Center for Health Studies, and Culinary Arts Center. The college's digital infrastructure supports student services through its DHSS Initiative and eLearning platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Owl Scholars Summer Camp: Summer camp program for children beginning June 29, 2026
• PGCC Athletics (Owls)

Products and services

• Nursing Program Comprehensive nursing education offering LPN Certificate, LPN to RN, Paramedic to RN, and Registered Nurse (RN) pathways. The program has graduated over 6,000 nurses since 1968 and was ranked #1 nationally for FY23-24 by NCSBN. Delivered at the Center for Health Studies with high-fidelity simulation labs.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology, A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science degree preparing graduates for certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologists through ARRT and NMTCB exams. Program is not currently accepting new students.
• Culinary Arts Center Training facility supporting hospitality industry careers, featuring three specialized kitchens and a community kitchen for hands-on culinary education and program offerings.
• Center for Performing Arts Premier performance venue housing music, dance, theater, and communications programs with three theaters, a large dance studio, recital hall, radio station, music and audio production suite, and broadcast studio.
• eLearning (PGCConline) Online learning platform providing virtual education services, digital course access, and hybrid learning options for students who prefer remote or flexible course delivery.
• Continuing Education Non-credit professional development and continuing education courses for adult learners, workforce development, and community members seeking skill enhancement.
• PGCC Athletics (Owls) Intercollegiate athletics program competing in NJCAA Region 20 and MD JUCO with teams including baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and track and field; currently elevating from Division III to Division II.
• Training for Businesses Customized workforce training and apprenticeship programs delivered for employers and community organizations, including emerging-technology and quantum science workforce training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 25,000 individuals served annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and peer.

• Achieving the Dream (ATD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026PGCC was selected as one of only four community colleges nationwide to participate in the Digital Holistic Student Supports (DHSS) Initiative led by ATD. The two-year initiative advances how colleges use technology, data, and integrated systems to deliver coordinated student support.
• DataKindsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDataKind collaborates with ATD and participating colleges including PGCC to connect data across systems more intentionally, streamline internal processes, and generate practical insights for enhanced student support.
• MDRCsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDRC partners with ATD and PGCC in the DHSS Initiative to strengthen how institutions use digital tools to help students find resources, access advising, stay on track academically, and complete their goals.
• Fayetteville State UniversitypeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the DHSS Initiative cohort of peer institutions working collaboratively on digital holistic student supports.
• Durham Technical Community CollegepeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the DHSS Initiative cohort of peer institutions working collaboratively on digital holistic student supports.
• Clovis Community CollegepeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the DHSS Initiative cohort of peer institutions working collaboratively on digital holistic student supports.
• North Central State CollegepeerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the DHSS Initiative cohort of peer institutions working collaboratively on digital holistic student supports.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery College: Public community college in Maryland serving Montgomery County with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs. Most direct comparable peer due to shared state system, scale, and DC-metro market.
• Community College of Baltimore County: Maryland's largest community college system offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce training. Comparable in scale, public funding model, and program breadth to PGCC.
• Anne Arundel Community College: Public community college in Maryland offering associate degrees, transfer, and workforce programs with similar enrollment scale and healthcare/nursing focus.
• Howard Community College: Maryland public community college serving Howard County with comparable credit and continuing education programs and similar institutional scale.
• Frederick Community College: Maryland public community college offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce development; comparable funding model and student demographics.
• Harford Community College: Maryland public community college with similar academic divisions, transfer agreements, and continuing education offerings in the same state system.
• Durham Technical Community College: Public community college in North Carolina selected as a peer cohort member in the same Achieving the Dream Digital Holistic Student Supports Initiative as PGCC.
• Clovis Community College: New Mexico public community college selected alongside PGCC for the DHSS Initiative cohort; similar community college scale and mission.
• North Central State College: Ohio public community college participating with PGCC in the DHSS Initiative; comparable institutional profile and digital transformation focus.

Regional players

• Northern Virginia Community College: Virginia's largest community college system, directly adjacent to PGCC's service area in the DC metro region. Comparable scale and program mix but in a different state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pgccnews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClgaPqO-u50YWlpQZ3KZudw
• Facebookfacebook.com/174803699197928
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/33677
• Instagraminstagram.com/pgccnews

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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