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Decatur Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Decatur, Georgia

There are at least 17 colleges in the Decatur area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Decatur (Atlanta). These schools offer Doctorate, Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Decatur offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, design, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, religion and philosophy, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 10 business schools in the Decatur area: Argosy University, DeVry University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, Strayer University, University of Phoenix, Clark Atlanta University, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Georgia State University and Shorter College-Professional Studies.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Georgia.

Graduate Schools in Decatur

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DeVry University
Atlanta, Georgia; Decatur, Georgia

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, Family And Social Work
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Atlanta, Georgia; Decatur, Georgia

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, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

University of Phoenix
Atlanta, Georgia

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, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

Strayer University
Atlanta, Georgia

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

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

Argosy University
Atlanta, Georgia

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, Medical Administration, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

Decatur Graduate Schools with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Beulah Heights University
892 Berne St SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30316

  • Programs: bible studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,303 students, 494 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 100 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Graduate Schools in Decatur with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Agnes Scott College
141 E. College Ave
Decatur, Georgia 30030-3797

  • Programs: English teaching, biology teaching, math teaching, chemistry teaching, physics teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 892 students, 948 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 752 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-680. Math: 500-610. Writing: 520-660.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4391

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social work, business management, educational administration, accounting, public administration, computer science, school counseling, minority and gender studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 4,271 students, 4,103 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,394 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-490. Math: 410-480.
  • 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.

Columbia Theological Seminary
701 S. Columbia Dr
Decatur, Georgia 30030-4118

  • Programs: ministry, theology, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 298 students, 131 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 132 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Emory University
408 Administration Building, 201 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30322

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, business, ministry, medicine, epidemiology, public health education, health services administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 12,570 students, 12,930 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,435 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 640-730. Math: 660-740. Writing: 640-730.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
225 North Ave
Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0530

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer and info science, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, business management, civil engineering, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 18,742 students, 19,478 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 9,546 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 650-730. Writing: 580-670.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Georgia State University
33 gilmer st
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3083

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, law, school counseling, biology, registered nursing, economics, kindergarten/preschool teaching, public administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 27,134 students, 26,649 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,450 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-590. Math: 490-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.

Interdenominational Theological Center
700 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4143

  • Programs: ministry, theology and religious vocations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 442 students, 18 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 189 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

John Marshall Law School-Atlanta
1422 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 474 students.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Dr SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30310-1495

  • Programs: medicine, public health, biomedical sciences, clinical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 300 students, 56 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797

  • Programs: education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,020 students, 995 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 525 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-640. Math: 510-610. Writing: 523-620.
  • 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.

Shorter College-Professional Studies
6151 Powers Ferry Rd Ste 170
Atlanta, Georgia 30339

  • Programs: business, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,908 students, 1,546 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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