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Graduate Schools in Santa Cruz, California

There are at least 3 colleges in the Santa Cruz area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Santa Cruz (Scotts Valley). The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in California.

Graduate Schools in Santa Cruz with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bethany University
800 Bethany Dr
Scotts Valley, California 95066-2898

  • Programs: education, clinical psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 537 students, 462 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 287 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-510. Math: 390-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Five Branches University
200 7th Avenue
Santa Cruz, California 95062

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 287 students, 383 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Study abroad option.

University of California-Santa Cruz
1156 High St
Santa Cruz, California 95064

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, computer and info science, international economics, computer engineering, English language and literature, interdisciplinary studies, environmental studies, geology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 15,825 students, 16,121 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 7,638 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-620. Math: 520-630. Writing: 500-620.
  • Flexibility: 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.

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