Sarasota Colleges

Argosy University
Sarasota, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

• Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
• Degrees/Course Work: 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: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Finance, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Teaching
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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: Culinary Arts and Pastry
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate

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: 78 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomy, corrections and criminal justice, cosmetology, criminal justice and police, security services management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 688 students, 657 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Sunstate Academy
4424 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34233

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 62 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 113 students, 112 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New College of Florida
5700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34243-2197

• Programs: liberal arts and humanities.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 762 students, 761 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 460 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-720. Math: 580-670.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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

• Programs: illustration, design and applied arts, graphic design, fine arts, interior design, photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,088 students, 1,065 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 523 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
1932 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, Florida 34236-5919

• Programs: health professions.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 130 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.