Sacramento Colleges

International Academy of Design and Technology
Sacramento, California

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

• Programs: Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

Kaplan College
Sacramento, California

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Technologies

Kaplan College
Sacramento, California

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing

Kitchen Academy
Sacramento, California

Offers diploma programs in the culinary field. Located in Hollywood and Sacramento, California

• Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry

TechSkills
Sacramento, California

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: Computer Networking, Information Technology, Technologies

TechSkills - Medical
Sacramento, California

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

• Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing

The Art Institutes
Sacramento, California

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: Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

Universal Technical Institute
Sacramento, California

Career training for automotive, motorcycle, and marine technicians. Supported by the world's largest auto manufacturers.

• Programs: Automotive Marine and Aviation

University of Phoenix
Sacramento, 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: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, Health and Nursing, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Psychology, Teaching

Western Career College
Sacramento, California

Western Career College (WCC) offers programs in the health care and criminal justice and was founded in 1967.

• Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing

American River College
4700 College Oak Dr
Sacramento, California 95841-4286

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, biological and physical sciences, child development, registered nursing, physical sciences, automobile mechanics, social services, human services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 33,821 students, 17,388 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

CET-Sacramento
6853 65th St
Sacramento, California 95828

• Programs: medical assistant, HVAC, automobile mechanics, computer support, office data entry, precision systems maintenance, accounting, accounting and related services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 143 students, 143 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Charles A. Jones Skills and Business Education Center
5451 Lemon Hill Ave
Sacramento, California 95824-1529

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: truck and bus driver, nursing assistant, allied health and medical assisting, business, pharmacy courses, EMT ambulance attendant, real estate, optometric tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 1,813 students, 1,291 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Cosumnes River College
8401 Center Pky
Sacramento, California 95823-5799

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, automobile mechanics, building inspector, child development, accounting, social services, veterinary assistant, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 12,967 students, 7,269 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Elite Progressive School of Cosmetology
5522 Garfield Ave
Sacramento, California 95841

• Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 495 students, 495 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Federico Beauty Institute
1515 Sports Drive Ste 100
Sacramento, California 95834

• Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 279 students, 219 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

My Le's Beauty College
5972 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, California 95824-3039

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 97 students, 80 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd
Sacramento, California 95822-1386

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social services, registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, cosmetology, accounting, biological and physical sciences, business, graphic communications.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 24,596 students, 13,124 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

California State University-Sacramento
6000 J St
Sacramento, California 95819-2694

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, communication studies, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, social work, early childhood education, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 28,829 students, 23,908 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,035 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-530. Math: 430-550.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

MTI College
5221 Madison Ave
Sacramento, California 95841-9817

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: legal assistant, medical assistant, business management, legal secretary, computer and info science, systems analyst, medical secretary, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 619 students, 594 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Trinity Life Bible College
5225 Hillsdale at Madison
Sacramento, California 95842

• Programs: pre-ministerial studies, theological and ministerial studies, pastoral counseling, religious education, theology and religious vocations, general studies, religious music.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 242 students, 155 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.