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Downers Grove Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Downers Grove, Illinois

There are at least 6 colleges in the Downers Grove area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Downers Grove (Lombard, Naperville, Wheaton). These schools offer 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 Downers Grove offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, design, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration and security and law enforcement.

In addition, there are 3 business schools in the Downers Grove area: DeVry University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management and North Central College.

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

Graduate Schools in Downers Grove

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DeVry University
Downers Grove, Illinois; Naperville, Illinois

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
Naperville, Illinois

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

Graduate Schools in Downers Grove with Selective Admissions

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

Midwestern University Downers Grove
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515-5514

  • Programs: pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, biomedical sciences, clinical psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,978 students, 678 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 420 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

National University of Health Sciences
200 E Roosevelt Rd
Lombard, Illinois 60148-4583

  • Programs: chiropractic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 651 students, 199 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 125 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

North Central College
30 N Brainard St
Naperville, Illinois 60540

  • Programs: business management, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, liberal arts and sciences, computer science, MIS, liberal arts and humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,559 students, 2,344 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,221 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 510-630.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Wheaton College Wheaton
501 College Ave
Wheaton, Illinois 60187-5593

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: clinical psychology, theology, diversity studies, ESL instruction, religious education, missionary studies, psychology courses, teacher education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,895 students, 2,950 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,100 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-700. Math: 610-690. Writing: 600-710.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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