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Miami Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Miami

There are at least 43 colleges in Miami, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 116,237 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 82,406 full-time students, and a reported 4,549 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Miami Dade College, Florida International University, Barry University and Saint Thomas University.

Of Note For College Students

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

Miami QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

DeVry University
Miami, 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: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

DeVry University
Miami, 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: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

Everest Institute
Miami, Florida

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

  • Programs: Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, History, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

Florida Career College
Miami, Florida

Multiple campuses in South Florida and Tampa areas for students seeking health care, business or technology training. Many programs prepare students for professional certification.

  • Programs: Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Science Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Florida College of Natural Health
Miami, Florida

Florida College of Natural Health (FCNH) specializes in teaching students about the exciting, people oriented careers of massage therapy and advanced skin care.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Management and Administration, Personal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Miami, Florida

With over 90 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

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Miami, Florida

  • 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 School of Technology
Miami, Florida

Provides career training programs in Florida. The school uses a hands on philosophy to provide practical experience along with traditional classes.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, History, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

Technical Career Institute
Miami, Florida

Technical Career Institute (TCI) is located in Miami, Florida and is a leader in career training and professional growth-based programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Public, Science Technologies, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Miami, 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: Communication, Communications, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

Miami Open Admission Colleges

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

ATI Career Training Center
7265 NW 25th Street
Miami, Florida 33122-1707

  • Programs: automotive tech, electronics tech, HVAC tech, engineering technician, information technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 481 students, 481 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

ATI College of Health
1395 NW 167th St
Miami, Florida 33169

  • Programs: medical assistant, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 498 students, 498 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Advanced Technical Centers
5600 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33166

  • Programs: office data entry, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8 students, 8 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Beauty Schools of America
1176 SW 67th Ave
Miami, Florida 33144

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, make-up artist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 677 students, 677 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

College of Business and Technology
8991 SW 107 Ave Ste 200
Miami, Florida 33176-1412

  • Programs: business management, ESL instruction, computer repair, printing equipment operation.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 119 students, 119 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Dade Medical Institute
3401 NW 7th St
Miami, Florida 33125

  • Programs: radiographyer, massage therapy, sonography and ultrasound tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 204 students, 204 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Florida Education Institute
5818 SW 8th St
Miami, Florida 33144

  • Programs: nursing assistant, cosmetology, manicurist, ESL instruction, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 174 students, 174 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

George T Baker Aviation School
3275 NW 42nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33142

  • Programs: aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech, industrial electronics tech, avionics maintenance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 290 students, 176 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Jones College - Miami Campus
11430 N Kendall Drive, Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33176

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 111 students, 56 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

La Belle Beauty Academy
2960 SW 8th St
Miami, Florida 33135

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, make-up artist, facial treatment, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 281 students, 118 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
750 NW 20 Street
Miami, Florida 33127

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, dietetics and clinical nutrition, cosmetoloty instructor, health aides, manicurist, power transmission, surgical tech, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 1,024 students, 794 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33132-2204

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, aviation operations, blood bank tech specialist, fire-fighting, systems analyst, dental hygienist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 54,169 students, 33,094 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Miami - Dade County Public Schools - The English Center
3501 SW 28 St.
Miami, Florida 33133

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: manicurist, facial treatment, cosmetology, accounting technology, webmastering, data entry, veterinary assistant, computer graphics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 566 students, 287 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

New Concept Massage and Beauty School
2022 SW 1st St
Miami, Florida 33135

  • Programs: aesthetician and skin care, personal and culinary services, cosmetology, personal grooming, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 28 students, 18 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Professions Technical Institute
4000 W. Flagler St.
Miami, Florida 33134

  • Programs: English, computer services management, medical office management, transportation and materials moving, medical office assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 427 students, 427 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Nouvelle Institute
3271 NW 7th St Ste 106
Miami, Florida 33125

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 427 students, 427 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Praxis Institute
1850 SW 8th St 4th Fl
Miami, Florida 33135

  • Programs: massage therapy, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 297 students, 297 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Professional Training Centers
13926 SW 47th Street
Miami, Florida 33175

  • Programs: radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 721 students, 721 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Robert Morgan Educational Center
18180 SW 122nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33177

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, manicurist, cosmetology, dental assistant, HVAC tech, automobile mechanics, allied health and medical assisting, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 848 students, 670 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

South Florida Institute of Technology
720 NW 27th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33125

  • Programs: computer graphics, data entry and applications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 88 students, 88 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Acupuncture and Massage College
10506 N Kendall Dr
Miami, Florida 33176

  • Programs: massage therapy, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 228 students, 187 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33161-6695

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, business management, liberal arts and humanities, social work, registered nursing, information science, public administration, law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 9,324 students, 7,504 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,086 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-520. Math: 430-510.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Carlos Albizu University - Miami Campus
2173 N.W. 99th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172-2209

  • Programs: psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, business management, elementary school teaching, organizational psychology, special education, foreign language teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,013 students, 831 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

City College
9300 S Dadeland Blvd. Suite Ph
Miami, Florida 33156

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, legal assistant, medical assistant, security and protective services, accounting, data entry and applications, health and medical administrative, medical coding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 291 students, 237 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Florida International University
11200 S. W. 8 Street
Miami, Florida 33199

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, finance, international business, mass communication, registered nursing, MIS, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 36,904 students, 27,799 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,400 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-590. Math: 510-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Florida Memorial University
15800 NW 42 Ave
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6199

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, special education, criminal justice and administration, MIS, business management, psychology, various music studies, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,004 students, 1,897 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 766 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.

International Training Careers
7360 SW 24th Street Suite 31
Miami, Florida 33155

  • Programs: nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 315 students, 315 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing
3663 S Miami Ave
Miami, Florida 33133

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 85 students, 85 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

National School of Technology Inc
111 NW 183rd St, Ste 200
Miami, Florida 33169-4538

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical records admin, massage therapy, nursing assistant, surgical tech, health care administration, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 832 students, 832 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

National School of Technology Inc
9020 SW 137th Ave
Miami, Florida 33186

  • Programs: medical records tech, medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, surgical tech, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, health care administration, medical transcription.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 749 students, 749 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Saint John Vianney College Seminary
2900 SW 87th Ave
Miami, Florida 33165-3244

  • Programs: philosophy, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 50 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 70 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Saint Thomas University
16401 NW 37th Ave
Miami Gardens, Florida 33054-6459

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, organizational behavior, business administration, special ed, health care administration, business, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,692 students, 2,366 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 227 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-510. Math: 388-490.
  • 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.

Trinity International University
111 Northwest 183rd Street, Suite 500
Miami, Florida 33169-4541

  • Programs: liberal arts and humanities, business management, religion, religious education, counseling psychology, elementary school teaching, business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 312 students, 227 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.

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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
Coral Gables Colleges142,24915,6744,234
Hialeah Colleges10226,4194,515 
Kendall Colleges175,226  
Miami Beach Colleges387,933282136
North Miami Colleges159,880  
Sweetwater Colleges114,226153 

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