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Fort Lauderdale Colleges

Fort Lauderdale Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fort Lauderdale

There are at least 14 colleges in Fort Lauderdale, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 59,997 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 37,510 full-time students, and a reported 1,250 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Broward Community College and Nova Southeastern University.

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

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale QuickSchools™

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ATI Career Training Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Offers career training and associate's degrees in several fields. Located in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

DeVry University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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 Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma, Non-Degree

ITT Technical Institute
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality and education. Located at thirteen campuses in the state of Florida

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Education And Teaching, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Sanford-Brown Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Students develop career skills in several health-related fields (such as Ultrasound) and criminal justice. Some programs can be finished in as little as 9 months.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Strayer University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

The Art Institutes
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

Fort Lauderdale Open Admission Colleges

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

Broward Community College
225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, corrections, legal assistant, accounting and related services, entrepreneurship.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 31,730 students, 17,739 full-time equivalent.
  • 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. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Coral Ridge Nurses Assistant Training School
2121 W Oakland Pk Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33334

  • Programs: nursing assistant, child care provider, health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical billing, pharmacy tech, clinical social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 10 students, 10 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
100 E Broward Blvd Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3510

  • Programs: acupuncture, health service and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 84 students, 84 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

City College
2000 W. Commerical Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, medical assistant, radio and TV tech, legal assistant, medical coding, security services management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 427 students, 426 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

National School of Technology
1040 Bayview Dr
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

  • Programs: medical coding, medical assistant, massage therapy, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 228 students, 228 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, business management, teacher ed, pharmacy, law, gifted and talended education, reading teaching, business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27,518 students, 19,023 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,250 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-540. Math: 440-560. Writing: 440-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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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
Dania Beach Colleges120,061100 
Davie Colleges375,7201,450 
Hollywood Colleges1139,3571,683 
Lauderdale Lakes Colleges331,705672 
Lauderhill Colleges157,585364 
Wilton Manors Colleges112,69722 

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