Hillsborough Community College

Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is a two-year community college that is located in Tampa, Florida. HCC is a school that currently serves over 43,000 students, making it one of the largest two-year schools in the entire area. It was originally established in 1968 and it has proven to be a very successful school ever since. Students have access to a variety of different associate’s degree programs and certificate opportunities when attending this institution. Credits at this school are transferable to major universities as well, making the school a good option for those who wish to further their education to obtain bachelor’s degrees down the line.

The nursing program is very well received as many students sign up for nursing courses every single year. HCC offers nursing opportunities that teach nursing students everything that they need to know to have success in the field. Students can pursue becoming RNs or they can take LPN-to-RN courses. Graduates of the associate’s degree program who qualify can also transfer their credits to the University of South Florida to pursue the BSN program. This is a very thorough program that provides students with the best possible nursing education in the area.