Sacramento Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

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: 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

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: 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, Certificate , Diploma

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Sacramento, California

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at sixteen campuses in twelve states.

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts, Hospitality
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Kaplan College KHE
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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Family And Social Work, Media, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Anthem College
Sacramento, California

Anthem College has 24 campus locations nationwide as well as the flexibility of online program options.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Carrington College California
Sacramento, California

Carrington College California offers programs in the health care and criminal justice and was founded in 1967.

• Programs: Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Marinello Schools of Beauty
Sacramento, California

Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Federico Beauty Institute
Sacramento, California

Get started on your career in the beauty industry at Federico Beauty Institute. We offer programs in cosmetology and esthetics, plus advance training, educator training, and state board exam review classes.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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, drywall installation, registered nursing, child development, social services, physical sciences, automobile mechanics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 33,821 students, 18,308 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: Several programs. Most popular include: HVAC, medical assistant, truck and bus driver, office data entry, computer support, precision systems maintenance, automobile mechanics, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 143 students, 252 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: Many programs. Most popular include: data entry, truck and bus driver, health and medical administrative, call center operation, allied health and medical assisting, pharmacy courses, construction, court reporting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 1,813 students, 968 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, automobile mechanics, building inspector, child development, social services, medical assistant, veterinary assistant, commercial photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 12,967 students, 7,901 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.
• Student Body: 495 students, 605 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: manicurist, cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 97 students, 219 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social services, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, cosmetology, accounting, biological and physical sciences, business, graphic communications.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 24,596 students, 13,702 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, psychology, education, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, social work.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 28,829 students, 23,293 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,048 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, cosmetology, business management, medical assistant, computer and info science, systems analyst, legal secretary, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 619 students, 763 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: theological and ministerial studies, pre-ministerial studies, general studies, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, religious education, religious music.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 242 students, 121 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.