Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) has received top honors in three categories in The Press-Enterprise’s 2026 Best of Inland Empire readers’ poll, continuing the college’s strong showing in the annual community poll.
This year, the college was voted Best Career College for Trade/Specialty School, Favorite Career College for Nursing School, and Favorite Community College for the MSJC San Jacinto Campus.
“To be recognized by the communities we serve is especially meaningful because our work begins and ends with them,” Dr. Tawny Dotson, superintendent/president of Mt. San Jacinto College, said.
“These honors reflect the extraordinary work happening across our entire district — in our classrooms and labs, through our career and nursing programs, at each of our campuses and locations, and in the many ways our faculty and staff support students every day. Whether a student comes to MSJC to prepare for a career, transfer to a university, or build a better future for their family, our commitment is the same: to provide an exceptional education that transforms lives and strengthens our region.”
The 2026 recognition builds on MSJC’s success in last year’s Best of Inland Empire awards. In 2025, readers named MSJC Best Community College, Best Nursing School, and Best College Extension Program, while also recognizing the College as a Favorite Trade/Specialty School.
The recognition of the San Jacinto Campus as a Favorite Community College also holds special significance. MSJC’s original campus has served generations of students and remains an integral part of a growing college district that today serves more than 30,000 students each year.
Each year, The Press-Enterprise’s Best of Inland Empire program invites readers throughout the region to vote for their favorite businesses, organizations, and institutions.
