San Francisco Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
San Francisco, 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
San Francisco, 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

Everest College
San Francisco, California

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma

The Art Institutes
San Francisco, 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

California Culinary Academy
San Francisco, California

Respected culinary arts school with student-operated restaurant and Cordon Bleu association. Some programs can be completed within 30 weeks.

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
San Francisco, 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

Heald College
San Francisco, California

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Marinello Schools of Beauty
San Francisco, 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

Golden Gate University
San Francisco, California

Golden Gate University (FTI) offers many different programs and curriculums focused on adult oriented higher learning, with both online and on-campus learning options.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Certificate of Advanced Studies, Master

Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery
San Francisco, California 94105

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: animation and special effects, fashion design, cinematography, interior design, illustration, computer graphics, commercial art, photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 11,334 students, 9,008 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,646 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Ave
San Francisco, California 94112-1898

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child development, health professions, automobile mechanics, medical records tech, cardiovascular tech, culinary arts.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 46,411 students, 17,383 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Miami Ad School-San Francisco
415 Jackson Street
San Francisco, California 94111

• Programs: advertising.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 85 students, 83 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Miss Martys Hair Academy and Esthetics Institute
1087 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94103

• Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 92 students, 78 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
455 Arkansas St
San Francisco, California 94107

• Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 241 students, 358 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

American Conservatory Theater
30 Grant Ave
San Francisco, California 94108-5834

• Programs: acting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
• Student Body: 46 students, 103 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

California Institute of Integral Studies
1453 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94103

• Programs: counseling psychology, interdisciplinary studies, philosophy and religious studies, organizational behavior, anthropology, clinical psychology, psychology courses, health and medical administrative.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 1,126 students, 1,052 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

San Francisco Art Institute
800 Chestnut St
San Francisco, California 94133-2299

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: painting, photography, various performing arts, sculpture, printmaking, design and visual communication, cinematography, museum studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 655 students, 646 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 115 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 410-550. Writing: 460-580.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

San Francisco Conservatory of Music
50 Oak Street
San Francisco, California 94102-6011

• Programs: voice, violin, guitar, and strings, music performance, piano, music theory and composition, conducting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 406 students, 405 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, California 94132

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, English, radio and television, education, biology, registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 30,125 students, 25,548 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,409 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-560. Math: 440-560.
• 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.

Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center
747 Front Street
San Francisco, California 94111

• Programs: psychology, interdisciplinary studies, organizational behavior.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 488 students, 459 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling.

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco
55 Stockton St
San Francisco, California 94108-5805

• Programs: fashion merchandising, fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 1,031 students, 863 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of California Hastings College of Law
200 McAllister St
San Francisco, California 94102-4978

• Programs: law, legal professions.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 1,262 students, 1,483 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 252 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of California-San Francisco
500 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, California 94143-0244

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy, medical scientist, neuroscience, biomedical sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 2,999 students, 1,388 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,367 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton St
San Francisco, California 94117-1080

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, registered nursing, counseling psychology, organizational behavior, psychology, education, public administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 8,714 students, 8,282 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,188 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-620. Math: 530-630. Writing: 520-620.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.