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San Jose Colleges and Schools

Colleges in San Jose

There are at least 17 colleges in San Jose, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 50,431 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 34,879 full-time students, and a reported 2,832 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include San Jose State University, Evergreen Valley College and San Jose City College.

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Barbizon
San Jose, California

  • Programs: Fashion Design, Marketing, Theatre
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

DeVry University
San Jose, 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: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
San Jose, 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: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Golden Gate University
San Jose, 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: Accounting, Advertising, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Psychology, Public
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
San Jose, California

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

National Holistic Institute
San Jose, California

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at four California campus locations

  • Programs: Health and Human Services
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

TechSkills
San Jose, 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: Accounting, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
San Jose, California

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

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
San Jose, 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, Communication, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Health and Nursing, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Psychology, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

San Jose Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

CET - Sobrato
701 Vine St
San Jose, California 95110

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, property management, mechanic and repair, various food science courses, medical secretary, child care provider, transportation and materials moving, office data entry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 338 students, 338 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Evergreen Valley College
3095 Yerba Buena Rd
San Jose, California 95135-1598

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, registered nursing, automobile mechanics, criminal justice and police, psychology, legal assistant, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,699 students, 4,903 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.

San Jose City College
2100 Moorpark Ave
San Jose, California 95128-2798

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, dental assistant, HVAC tech, philosophy, business, accounting, real estate.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,073 students, 4,575 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.

Silicon Valley College
6201 San Ignacio
San Jose, California 95119

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 422 students, 422 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Palmer College of Chiropractic - West
90 E Tasman Dr
San Jose, California 95134-1617

  • Programs: chiropractic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 339 students, 325 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

San Jose State University
1 Washington Sq
San Jose, California 95192-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, education, library science, electrical engineering, computer science, computer engineering, registered nursing, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 29,975 students, 23,897 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,832 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-550. Math: 460-580.
  • 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.

Silicon Valley University
2160 Lundy Avenue, Suite 110
San Jose, California 95131

  • Programs: computer science, ESL instruction, computer engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 36 students, 32 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The National Hispanic University
14271 Story Rd
San Jose, California 95127-3823

  • Programs: teacher ed, general studies, business management, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 549 students, 387 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Cupertino Colleges150,54622,694 
Fremont Colleges6203,41311,16150
Milpitas Colleges162,698  
Santa Clara Colleges4102,36116,5822,172
Saratoga Colleges229,8439,545 
Sunnyvale Colleges2131,76030250

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