Detroit Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

The Art Institutes
Novi, Michigan

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: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
• Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Certificate , Diploma

Everest Institute
Detroit, Michigan

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Kaplan Career Institute
Detroit, Michigan

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Focus HOPE
1200 Oakman Blvd
Detroit, Michigan 48238

• Programs: information technology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 28 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Wayne County Community College District
801 W Fort St
Detroit, Michigan 48226

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, registered nursing, business management, corrections, criminal justice and police, surgical tech, elementary school teaching.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 20,504 students, 11,328 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.

College for Creative Studies
201 E Kirby
Detroit, Michigan 48202

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: industrial design, animation and special effects, illustration, graphic communications, fine arts studies, crafts and folk art, commercial art, design and applied arts.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,307 students, 1,143 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 385 student capacity.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Ecumenical Theological Seminary
2930 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan 48201

• Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
• Student Body: 134 students, 66 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Marygrove College
8425 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, Michigan 48221-2599

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, teacher ed, social work, educational admin and supervision, social studies, business management, English, child development.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,756 students, 2,086 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 145 student capacity.
• 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.

Michigan Barber School
8988-90 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48204-2244

• Programs: cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 277 students, 289 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.

P&A Scholars Beauty School
12001 Grandriver Ave.
Detroit, Michigan 48204

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 212 students, 246 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Sacred Heart Major Seminary
2701 Chicago Blvd
Detroit, Michigan 48206-1799

• Programs: theology, philosophy, liberal arts and sciences, religious music.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 448 students, 219 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 115 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

University of Detroit Mercy
4001 W McNichols Rd
Detroit, Michigan 48221-3038

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, registered nursing, business management, dentistry, dental hygienist, computer and info science, architecture, mechanical engineering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 5,723 students, 5,315 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 966 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-580. Math: 470-580.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Wayne State University
656 West Kirby Street
Detroit, Michigan 48202

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work, psychology, elementary school teaching, medicine, law, library science, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 32,380 students, 21,697 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,663 student capacity.
• 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.