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Orlando Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Orlando

There are at least 22 colleges in Orlando, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 79,296 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 57,699 full-time students, and a reported 8,453 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include University of Central Florida, Valencia Community College and Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.

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CTI - Orlando
Orlando, Florida

Offers career training in areas related to cosmetology. Located in Orlando, Florida.

  • Programs: Personal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

DeVry University
Orlando, 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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
Orlando, 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 University
Orlando, 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, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Master

Florida Technical College
Orlando, Florida

Florida Technical College (FTC) offers many different technically oriented programs that all have an emphasis on hands-on training with highly experienced faculty.

  • Programs: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

High-Tech Institute
Orlando, Florida

Offers degree and certificate programs in technology, health care, criminal justice, visual communication, veterinary technology, and business. Located at ten campuses throughout the U.S.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

International Academy of Design and Technology
Orlando, Florida

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

  • Programs: Arts Crafts and Leisure, Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Keiser University
Orlando, 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 and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Orlando, 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

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Orlando, Florida

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at thirteen campuses in ten states

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry, Hospitality Management, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Southern Technical College
Orlando, Florida

Southern Technical College (STC) offers associates degrees in several different careers. The campus is located in Orlando, Florida.

  • Programs: HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Strayer University
Orlando, Florida

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

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

Universal Technical Institute
Orlando, Florida

Career training for automotive, motorcycle, and marine technicians. Supported by the world's largest auto manufacturers.

  • Programs: Automotive Marine and Aviation
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Orlando Open Admission Colleges

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

Audio Recording Technology Institute
4525 Vineland Rd Ste 201b
Orlando, Florida 32811-7231

  • Programs: recording arts tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 98 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Mid Florida Tech
2900 West Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, Florida 32809

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: fire-fighting, electrician, EMT paramedic, construction trades, real estate, automobile mechanics, truck and bus driver, security and loss prevention.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 1,758 students, 1,307 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Orlando Tech
301 W Amelia Street
Orlando, Florida 32801

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: child care provider, child care management, real estate, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, health unit coordinator, medical lab assistant, various nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 692 students, 401 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville
1636 W Oakridge Rd
Orlando, Florida 32809-3908

  • Programs: court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 193 students, 77 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Valencia Community College
190 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32801

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, computer systems tech, EMT paramedic, drafting, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, executive secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 29,544 students, 17,795 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Florida College of Integrative Medicine
7100 Lake Ellenor Dr
Orlando, Florida 32809-5721

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 114 students, 114 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
800 Lake Estelle Dr
Orlando, Florida 32803

  • Programs: registered nursing, radiographyer, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, occupational therapist assistant, general studies, health service and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,041 students, 1,150 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 120 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Florida Hospital School of Medical Technology
601 E Rollins St
Orlando, Florida 32803-1248

University of Central Florida
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32816

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, psychology, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, business, finance, business management, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 44,856 students, 36,757 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 8,333 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-610. Math: 530-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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