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Colleges in Mesa

There are at least 14 colleges in Mesa, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 32,737 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 18,375 full-time students, and a reported 1,131 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Mesa; see particularly Phoenix, and Tempe colleges.

The largest schools here include Mesa Community College and Arizona State University East.

Mesa QuickSchools™

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Apollo College
Mesa, Arizona

Offers degree and certificate programs in medical, dental, and information technology disciplines. Main campus in Phoenix, Arizona and eight satellite campuses spread across six western states.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

DeVry University
Mesa, Arizona

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
Mesa, Arizona

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest College
Mesa, Arizona

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Mesa, Arizona

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

TechSkills
Mesa, Arizona

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Mesa, Arizona

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Mesa Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Earls Academy of Beauty
2111 S Alma School Rd Ste 21
Mesa, Arizona 85210

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 197 students, 179 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

East Valley Institute of Technology
1601 W Main St
Mesa, Arizona 85201

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: cosmetology, chef training, child care management, autobody repair, nursing assistant, massage therapy, radio and TV tech, automobile mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 158 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

International Institute of the Americas
925 S Gilbert Rd Ste 201
Mesa, Arizona 85204-4448

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, business, medical records tech, criminal justice and administration, business administration, accounting technology, health care administration, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 319 students, 319 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Mesa Community College
1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, Arizona 85202

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, business, interior design, fire-fighting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 26,528 students, 14,337 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Pima Medical Institute
957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, phlebotomy, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, medical secretary, veterinary assistant, respiratory care tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 653 students, 653 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pima Medical Institute - Mesa
941 South Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202

  • Programs: nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 17 students, 17 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Arizona State University East
7001 E. Williams Field Rd.
Mesa, Arizona 85212-6053

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, agricultural management, engineering technician, food and nutrition, science tech, health and fitness, aviation tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,865 students, 2,817 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,131 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-575. Math: 500-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Chandler Colleges4176,5819,379 
Glendale Colleges8218,81231,4931,076
Phoenix Colleges361,321,04538,787132
Scottsdale Colleges7202,70511,639 
Tempe Colleges14158,62573,2666,132

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