Sarasota Colleges

Argosy University
Sarasota, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

• Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Keiser University
Sarasota, 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, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, 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, Doctorate, Master

Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts
Sarasota, Florida

Has offered Culinary and Baking programs at 3 locations in Florida for more than 30 years.

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
Sarasota, Florida

• Programs: Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

University of Phoenix
Sarasota, Florida

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Fashion Focus Hair Academy
2184 Gulf Gate Dr
Sarasota, Florida 34231-4813

• Programs: facial treatment, cosmetology, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 63 students, 138 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Sarasota County Technical Institute
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34233-1798

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, fire-fighting, cosmetology, surgical tech, nursing assistant, corrections, automobile mechanics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 652 students, 863 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

East West College of Natural Medicine
3808 N. Tamiami Tr
Sarasota, Florida 34234-0000

• Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 121 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Meridian Career Institute
7020 Professional Pkwy E Suite A
Sarasota, Florida 34240

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming, barber, aesthetician and skin care, health service and sciences, medical office management, allied health and medical assisting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 151 students, 108 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

New College of Florida
5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243-2109

• Programs: liberal arts and humanities.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 767 students, 887 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 638 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-730. Math: 590-670. Writing: 600-690.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 North Tamiami Tr
Sarasota, Florida 34234-5895

• Programs: illustration, graphic design, animation and special effects, fine arts, interior design, photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,199 students, 1,149 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 692 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.