North Hennepin Community College

Yes, NHCC is online, and it offers associate degrees and certificates that students complete 100% remotely. Online associate degrees range from accounting and management to marketing and entrepreneurship. Students can also earn numerous online certificates in accounting, business, computer information systems, and computer science. 

NHCC ranks consistently high for its online degrees. Specifically, OnlineU ranks NHCC #1 for the best online community colleges in Minnesota, #5 for the best community colleges overall, and #8 among the best online associate degrees. 

OnlineU often ranks schools by Salary Score, which determines how much a college's alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. 

When considering this question for any college, a rule of thumb is this: Employers respect online degrees because an accredited institution confers them, whether from NHCC or another online school. Accreditation shows prospective students that a college or university manages its finances responsibly and delivers high-quality academic programming. It also means students can transfer credits from one school to another. 

OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions of higher learning on its site. 

NHCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

NHCC is known for its ethnic diversity. More than 50% of NHCC's students — and 24% of faculty and staff — are people of color. According to federal data from College Scorecard, it's also socioeconomically diverse, with 52% of students receiving income-based federal Pell grants.

NHCC has also been nationally recognized for its commitment to education, diversity, and fighting against racism. In 2021, it received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, higher education's oldest and largest diversity-focused publication.

As the figures at the top of the page indicate, the Salary Score for NHCC's online associate degrees in business is also high at 96. College Scorecard also shows that NHCC's on-campus associate degrees in registered nursing and clinical/medical laboratory science provide the highest earnings for graduates within three years, with median annual salaries of approximately ~$64,000 and ~$48,600, respectively. However, NHCC's online associate degrees in business and accounting also provide high earnings at approximately ~$45,200 and ~$43,700. 

One benefit of community college is that it can help you build the in-demand job skills you need for entry-level jobs that potentially pay well while saving money on tuition.

Getting into NHCC is fairly easy because it accepts 100% of applicants due to its open admission policy. This helps provide greater access to higher education for students who may not otherwise qualify to enroll. 

However, NHCC does require entrance exams — such as the SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER. NHCC accepts applications in the summer, fall, and spring.

NHCC's undergraduate admissions requirements are comparable to other colleges and include the following:

• An online application
• A $20 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or their equivalent
• Any applicable college or military transcripts if transferring credits
• Immunization records, though this may not be required of online students

Applying to college always requires planning to ensure you have enough time to get what you need to submit together. An admissions advisor can help you through the process.

If you're still undecided, our list of the most popular online colleges provides additional options to explore.