Columbia Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Columbia Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Columbia, Maryland

There are at least 3 colleges in Columbia, listed and described below. These schools represent 7,523 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,682 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Columbia; see particularly Baltimore, Silver Spring, Towson, and College Park colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Maryland Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Columbia is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

Featured Colleges in Columbia (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

University of Phoenix
Columbia, Maryland

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

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American Career Institute
Columbia, Maryland

There's no better time than right now to become a medical professional, and American Career Institute can help launch your career. Free job placement assistance for graduates.

Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Leisure, Media, Medical Support And Technology
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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Columbia Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, Maryland 21044-3197

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, business, education, cardiovascular tech, licensed practical nurse, elementary school teaching.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 7,523 students, 4,682 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. 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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Baltimore Colleges	22	651,154	97,596	17,375
Bowie Colleges	1	50,269	5,464	1,400
College Park Colleges	1	24,657	36,014	10,853
Laurel Colleges	2	19,960	1,122	120
Silver Spring Colleges	5	76,540	572	50
Towson Colleges	2	51,793	19,758	3,360

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DeVry University Online

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