Hayward Graduate Schools and Business Schools

DeVry University
Fremont, California

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Family And Social Work
• Degrees/Course Work: Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Fremont, California

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

University of Phoenix
Fremont, California; Oakland, California

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, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

Argosy University
Alameda, California

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

• Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

California College of the Arts
5212 Broadway
Oakland, California 94618-1487

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: creative writing, architecture, painting, design and visual communication, fine arts studies, photography, art history and criticism, sculpture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 1,613 students, 1,515 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 275 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Lincoln University Oakland
401 15th Street
Oakland, California 94612-2801

• Programs: business management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 319 students, 196 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Northwestern Polytechnic University
47671 Westinghouse Drive
Fremont, California 94539

• Programs: business management, software engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 784 students, 958 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Patten University
2433 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, California 94601

• Programs: education, business and related services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 758 students, 706 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 84 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences
1601 Clay St
Oakland, California 94612

• Programs: acupuncture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 102 students, 126 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

California State University-East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, California 94542

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, education, social work, public administration, educational administration, school counseling, English, computer science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 13,124 students, 12,466 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,286 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-510. Math: 400-520.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, California 94619-1699

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: philosophy and religious studies, business management, nursing administration, education, counseling psychology, nurse practitioner, pastoral counseling, finance.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 1,114 students, 953 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 425 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-530. Math: 410-503.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Life Chiropractic College-West
25001 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, California 94545-2800

• Programs: chiropractic.
• Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 427 students.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Mills College
5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, California 94613

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: managerial economics, creative writing, early childhood education, educational administration, art studies, dance, secondary teaching, various music studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 1,446 students, 1,287 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 650 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-650. Math: 490-590. Writing: 520-620.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Ave
Belmont, California 94002-1908

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, curriculum and instruction, special ed, management science, educational administration, public administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 1,491 students, 1,102 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 482 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-540. Math: 418-550. Writing: 428-530.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Pacific Graduate School of Psychology
405 Broadway St.
Redwood City, California 94063

• Programs: clinical psychology, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 427 students, 378 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.

Saint Marys College of California
1928 Saint Marys Road
Moraga, California 94556

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, educational administration, school counseling, creative writing, health and physical education, liberal arts and sciences, communication and journalism, secondary teaching.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 3,801 students, 3,219 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,553 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-590. Math: 480-590.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Samuel Merritt University
370 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland, California 94609

• Programs: registered nursing, nurse practitioner, podiatry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, nurse anesthetist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 1,278 students, 1,649 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 98 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.