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San Jose Colleges and Schools

Colleges in San Jose

There are at least 15 colleges in San Jose, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 51,804 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 37,159 full-time students, and a reported 3,246 dorm rooms.

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

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of California Colleges.

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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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest College
San Jose, California

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

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, 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, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Family And Social Work, Law, Media, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master, Masters

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
San Jose, 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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

National Holistic Institute
San Jose, California

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

  • Programs: Therapy And Counseling
  • 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: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician
  • 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 Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Western Career College
San Jose, California

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

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

San Jose Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

CET-Sobrato
701 Vine St
San Jose, California 95110

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, child care provider, mechanic and repair, property management, culinary arts services, medical secretary, transportation and materials moving, accounting and related services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 321 students, 306 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, psychology, legal assistant, criminal justice and police, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,707 students, 4,719 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, dental assistant, child development, cosmetology, substance abuse counseling, HVAC tech, business management, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,805 students, 4,990 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

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

  • Programs: chiropractic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 270 students, 258 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, library science, education, electrical engineering, psychology, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 31,906 students, 26,233 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,246 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 450-580. Writing: 430-530.
  • 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: business management, ESL instruction, computer science, computer engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 244 students, 242 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: general studies, teacher ed, business management, computer programming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 551 students, 411 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Cupertino Colleges150,54624,115 
Fremont Colleges5203,41311,867 
Los Altos Hills Colleges17,90218,132 
Santa Clara Colleges4102,36117,5762,450
Saratoga Colleges129,84311,210 
Sunnyvale Colleges3131,760401100

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