Baton Rouge Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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

Aveda Institute-Baton Rouge
2834 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Ste A
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-2246

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 97 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: general studies, business, industrial production tech, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, cinematography, computer and info science, education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 7,031 students, 4,832 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Baton Rouge School of Computers
10425 Plaza Americana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-8188

• Programs: computer and info science, data entry, computer support, computer networking, webmastering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 83 students, 132 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Camelot College
2618 Wooddale Blvd Ste A
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

• Programs: cosmetology, medical assistant, data processing tech, cosmetoloty instructor, legal assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 278 students, 807 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 150 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

D-Jays School of Beauty Arts and Sciences
10120 Red Oaks Dr.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 95 students, 51 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Delta College of Arts & Technology
7380 Exchange Place
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806-1529

• Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant, commercial art, administrative assistant, health aide.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 137 students, 772 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
8067 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815

• Programs: truck and bus driver.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 124 students, 264 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

ITI Technical College
13944 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817

• Programs: instrumentation tech, HVAC, information science, drafting, industrial tech, electronics tech, electrician.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 427 students, 440 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus
3250 North Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, child care provider, drafting, welding, accounting technology, cosmetology, barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 1,490 students, 870 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Medical Training College
10525 Plaza Americana Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-5820

• Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant, health and medical administrative, licensed practical nurse.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 74 students, 561 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Medvance Institute of Baton Rouge
9255 Interline Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809-1908

• Programs: medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical records tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 327 students, 827 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Baton Rouge College
2834 S Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste B12
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

• Programs: legal assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 18 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Radiologic Technology
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

• Programs: radiation therapist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 40 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing
3616 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 68 students, 78 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Louisiana Culinary Institute
10550 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

• Programs: chef training.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 66 students, 73 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-2750

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, general studies, business management, mass communication, psychology, physical education teaching, accounting, political science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 28,628 students, 26,359 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 4,940 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-635. Math: 550-650. Writing: 490-600.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Our Lady of the Lake College
7434 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-4380

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, liberal arts and sciences, nurse anesthetist, physical therapist assistant, physician assistant, radiographer, health services administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,103 students, 1,888 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813

• Programs: law.
• Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 493 students.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Southern University and A & M College
Southern Branch Post Office
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, business management, elementary/middle school admin, family and consumer science, computer science, psychology, recreational therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 8,288 students, 8,123 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,606 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Math: 380-460.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.