Tucson Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Tucson, Arizona

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Brown Mackie College
Tucson, Arizona

Offers degree and certificate programs in business, health care, legal assistance, and computer technology. Located at 18 campuses throughout the U.S.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Science And Laboratory Technician, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Tucson, Arizona

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

• Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
• Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Diploma

Brookline College
Tucson, Arizona

Offers career training and undergraduate degree programs in a variety of fields. Located at three Arizona campus sites and one in New Mexico.

• Programs: Business And Management, Family And Social Work, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Empire Beauty Schools
Tucson, Arizona

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Carrington College
Tucson, 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: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

ITT Technical Institute
Tucson, Arizona

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

Arizona Academy of Beauty
5631 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, Arizona 85712

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 47 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Arizona Academy of Beauty-North
4066 N Oracle
Tucson, Arizona 85705

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 51 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

HDS Truck Driving Institute
6251 S. Wilmot Road
Tucson, Arizona 85706

• Programs: truck and bus driver.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 144 students, 87 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

IIA College Tucson
5441 E. 22nd St. Ste. 125
Tucson, Arizona 85711-5444

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, business management, security and loss prevention, medical secretary, business administration, criminal justice and administration, health care administration, legal assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 358 students, 763 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Pima Community College
401 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, Arizona 85709-5000

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, business management, registered nursing, various nursing, education, architectural drafting, business support services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 32,982 students, 19,386 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. Member of a national athletic association.

Pima Medical Institute Tucson
3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tucson, Arizona 85716

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, phlebotomy, dental assistant, medical secretary, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, physical therapist assistant, radiation therapist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 900 students, 980 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
4646 E Fort Lowell Rd Ste 104
Tucson, Arizona 85712

• Programs: acupuncture, traditional Asian medicine.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 52 students, 75 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Regency Beauty Institute-Tucson
7225 E. Broadway Blvd.-Ste 170
Tucson, Arizona 85710

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 42 students, 83 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Art Center Design College-Tucson
2525 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85716

• Programs: interior design, animation and special effects, design and visual communication, fine arts studies, landscape architecture, commercial art, photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 311 students, 306 full-time equivalent.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 438-550. Math: 355-535.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Tucson College of Beauty
3955 N Flowing Wells Rd
Tucson, Arizona 85705

• Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 93 students, 85 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Arizona
1401 E University
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0066

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, political science, communication studies, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, business management, marketing, animal physiology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 37,217 students, 31,208 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 5,800 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 500-620.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.