Lakeland Colleges

Everest University
Lakeland, Florida

Offers career training and degree programs in business, accounting, paralegal, criminal justice, and health care from ten campuses in Florida.

• Programs: Accounting, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Health and Human Services, History, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Master

Keiser University
Lakeland, Florida

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

• Programs: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Residency Programs
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, Florida 33803

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, personal grooming, cosmetology, massage therapy, automobile mechanics, health unit coordinator, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 749 students, 671 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Florida Career Institute Inc
4222 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, Florida 33813

• Programs: medical assistant, medical coding, computer engineering tech, administrative assistant, web design.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 149 students, 149 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Florida Southern College
111 Lk Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5698

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, finance, psychology, advertising, biology, criminal justice and safety, sociology, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,489 students, 2,045 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,313 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 480-590.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, Florida 33801-6034

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: theology and religious vocations, elementary school teaching, psychology, music, business, social work, youth ministry, office management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,336 students, 2,260 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,463 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.