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Colleges in Tampa

There are at least 23 colleges in Tampa, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 75,406 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 54,972 full-time students, and a reported 7,481 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College and The University of Tampa.

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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Argosy University
Tampa, Florida

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

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, History, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Public, Teaching

DeVry University
Tampa, 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, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration

DeVry University
Tampa, 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, Graphic Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Visual Arts

Everest University
Tampa, Florida

Offers career education 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 and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal

Gulf Coast College
Tampa, Florida

The academic calendar at Tampa based Gulf Coast College is based on quarters instead of semesters to provide students with a faster path to graduation.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Personal Services

ITT Technical Institute
Tampa, 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.

International Academy of Design and Technology
Tampa, 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: Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

Keiser University
Tampa, 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, Fashion Design, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Tampa, Florida

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies

Remington College
Tampa, Florida

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Medical Assisting and Nursing

Sanford-Brown Institute
Tampa, Florida

Students develop career skills in several health-related fields (such as Ultrasound) and criminal justice. Some programs can be finished in as little as 9 months.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing

Southwest Florida College
Tampa, Florida

Choose from a long list of accredited programs that prepare students for successful and rewarding careers. Campuses in Tampa and Fort Myers.

  • Programs: Administration, Communication, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Teaching, Visual Arts

Strayer University
Tampa, 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, Criminal Justice, 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

TechSkills
Tampa, Florida

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Information Technology, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies

The Art Institutes
Tampa, 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: Advertising, Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Family and Consumer, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts

Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, Florida

Offers career training in health care. Located in Clearwater and Tampa, Florida

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Residency Programs

Tampa Open Admission Colleges

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

Artistic Nails and Beauty Academy
4951-A Adamo Drive
Tampa, Florida 33605

  • Programs: personal grooming, barber, facial treatment, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 220 students, 125 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Brewster Technical Center
2222 N Tampa St
Tampa, Florida 33602-2196

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: hotel management, child care provider, health professions, industrial mechanics, licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, medical secretary, civil engineering tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 238 students, 238 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

D G Erwin Technical Center
2010 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, Florida 33610

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, business, surgical tech, health and medical administrative, dental assistant, automotive tech, drafting, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 700 students, 695 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Hillsborough Community College
39 Columbia Drive
Tampa, Florida 33606

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention, corrections, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 22,621 students, 12,487 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Concorde Career Institute
4202 W. Spruce Street
Tampa, Florida 33607

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, health and medical administrative, allied health and medical assisting, surgical tech, pharmacy tech, home health aide.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 494 students, 494 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Manhattan Hair
4315 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, Florida 33611

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, personal grooming, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 635 students, 635 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

The University of Tampa
401 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33606-1490

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, communication studies, marketing, criminology, psychology, biology, registered nursing, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,628 students, 5,051 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,155 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-570. Math: 490-580. Writing: 490-570.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave
Tampa, Florida 33620-9951

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, elementary school teaching, criminology, finance, liberal arts and sciences, biomedical sciences, business management, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 44,870 students, 35,247 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,326 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 510-610. Math: 520-620. Writing: 480-580.
  • 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.

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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
Clearwater Colleges6108,78727,472600
Largo Colleges469,371544 
Palm Harbor Colleges159,248545 
Pinellas Park Colleges145,658119 
St Petersburg Colleges6248,2325,7431,471
Temple Terrace Colleges220,918524389

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