Isothermal Community College

Isothermal Community College is a community college located in Forest City, North Carolina, serving Rutherford and Polk counties. The institution provides affordable post-secondary education and career training aligned with the workforce needs of the surrounding foothills region.

The college offers programs at the certificate, diploma, and associate degree levels across a range of technical, vocational, and transfer-oriented fields. Common program areas include industrial systems technology, business administration, health sciences, information technology, and public safety.

Situated in Forest City, NC, Isothermal Community College serves an important educational and economic development function for a largely rural region of western North Carolina. The college provides students with pathways to skilled employment and further education in the state's university system.