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Irvine Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Irvine, California

There are at least 10 colleges in the Irvine area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Irvine (Costa Mesa, Laguna Hills, Santa Ana). These schools offer Doctorate, Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Irvine offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, design, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medical support and technology, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, religion and philosophy, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 9 business schools in the Irvine area: Argosy University, DeVry University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, The Chicago School, University of Phoenix, University of Redlands, Concordia University, University of California-Irvine and Vanguard University of Southern California.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in California.

Graduate Schools in Irvine

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DeVry University
Irvine, 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
Irvine, 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
Costa Mesa, California; Laguna Hills, 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
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Argosy University
Santa Ana, 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

Graduate Schools in Irvine with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Concordia University Irvine
1530 Concordia West
Irvine, California 92612-3299

  • Programs: educational admin and supervision, curriculum and instruction, education courses, business management, liberal arts and humanities, physical education teaching, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,392 students, 2,129 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 963 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-640. Math: 520-680.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Trinity Law and Graduate School
2200 N Grand Ave
Santa Ana, California 92705

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 151 students.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

University of California-Irvine
Irvine, California 92697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, medicine, teacher ed, electrical engineering, chemistry, computer and info science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 26,483 students, 28,420 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 10,629 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-610. Math: 550-670. Writing: 520-630.
  • 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.

Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, California 92626

  • Programs: education, clinical psychology, business management, theology, bible studies, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,254 students, 1,922 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,084 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 420-530.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. 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.

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