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Miami Colleges

Miami Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Miami

There are at least 40 colleges in Miami, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 113,704 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 80,667 full-time students, and a reported 5,274 dorm rooms.

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

ATI Career Training Center
Miami, 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

Brown Mackie College
Miami, Florida

Offers degree and certificate programs in business, health care, legal assistance, and computer technology. Located at 18 campuses throughout the U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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: 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
Miami, 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

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: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Therapy And Counseling
  • 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: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Miami, 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

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Miami, Florida

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

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • 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: 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

Miami Open Admission Colleges

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

Advanced Technical Centers
5600 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33166

  • Programs: data entry and applications, travel services, computer networking, office data entry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 23 students, 23 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, make-up artist, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 531 students, 531 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: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, graphic design, administrative assistant, computer networking, medical coding, web design, computer systems tech, CAD and design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 51 students, 51 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

College of Business and Technology-Flagler Campus
8230 W Flagler St.
Miami, Florida 33144

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: HVAC tech, medical coding, business management, web design, administrative assistant, computer networking, computer systems tech, CAD and design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 118 students, 118 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: massage therapy, radiographer, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 202 students, 202 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, massage therapy, medical coding, ESL instruction, pharmacy tech, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 191 students, 191 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, avionics maintenance, industrial electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 354 students, 169 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, facial treatment, make-up artist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 225 students, 94 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: dietetics and clinical nutrition, licensed practical nurse, massage therapy, manicurist, nursing assistant, health aides, computer support, facial treatment.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 1,057 students, 743 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida 33132-2297

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, corrections, business management, computer systems tech, drafting, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 54,094 students, 33,976 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: facial treatment, manicurist, accounting technology, web design, data entry, computer graphics, system administration, network management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 510 students, 210 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: personal and culinary services, massage therapy, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 51 students, 50 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, medical office assistant, transportation and materials moving.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 454 students, 454 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: 391 students, 391 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: 288 students, 288 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, pharmacy tech, medical coding, cardiovascular tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 386 students, 386 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, vehicle maintenance, aesthetician and skin care, HVAC tech, dental assistant, cosmetology, culinary arts.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 1,096 students, 617 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

South Florida Institute of Technology
720 NW 27th Avenue 2nd Floor
Miami, Florida 33125

  • Programs: electrical installation and repair, HVAC tech, medical assistant, computer graphics, data entry and applications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 429 students, 429 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

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

  • Programs: massage therapy, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 121 students, 100 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: business management, social work, law, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, liberal arts and humanities, public administration, health care administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 8,733 students, 7,093 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,092 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-520. Math: 420-520. Writing: 420-520.
  • 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, counseling psychology, business management, special education, elementary school teaching, clinical psychology, foreign language teaching, organizational psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 1,092 students, 851 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, EMT paramedic, security and protective services, accounting, legal assistant, medical coding, medical assistant, data entry and applications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 278 students, 269 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, international business, finance, psychology, mass communication, accounting, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 38,182 students, 28,951 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,000 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-600. Math: 500-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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: special education, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and administration, psychology, biology, MIS, reading teaching, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,750 students, 1,657 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 745 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: 253 students, 253 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Medvance Institute-Miami
9035 Sunset Drive Suite 200
Miami, Florida 33173-3431

  • Programs: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, medical records tech, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 151 students, 141 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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: 88 students, 88 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical coding, surgical tech, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, criminal justice and administration, legal assistant, cardiovascular tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 131 students, 131 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: 67 students, 66 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 78 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, organizational behavior, special ed, accounting, business administration, school counseling, international trade law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,407 students, 2,144 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 359 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-470. Math: 383-480. Writing: 390-470.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. 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
Coral Gables Colleges142,24915,4494,835
Hialeah Colleges10226,4194,137 
Miami Beach Colleges387,933299115
North Miami Colleges159,8801,955888
Pembroke Park Colleges16,29967 
Sweetwater Colleges114,226132 

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