Kansas City Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

DeVry University
Kansas City, Missouri

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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Kansas City, Missouri

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

University of Phoenix
Kansas City, Missouri

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

Vatterott College
Kansas City, Missouri

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Design, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Photography And Commercial Art, Production Trades, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Anthem College
Kansas City, Missouri

Anthem College has 24 campus locations nationwide as well as the flexibility of online program options.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

National American University Campus
Kansas City, Missouri

Offers degree programs in business, health care, information technology, and much more. Located at twelve campuses throughout the Central U.S.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master, Professional Diploma

Pinnacle Career Institute
Kansas City, Missouri

Get your career started with an education from Pinnacle Career Institute. We offer certificate and associate degree programs for careers in the fields of business, alternative energy, health care, fitness, technology, HVAC, and electronics.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Kansas City, Missouri

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City
4100 Raytown Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64129

• Programs: aircraft powerplant tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 178 students, 121 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Heritage College Kansas City
1200 E 104th St.
Kansas City, Missouri 64131

• Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, health and fitness.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 699 students, 1,148 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

House of Heavilin Beauty College
5720 Troost
Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2826

• Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 40 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Kansas City Art Institute
4415 Warwick Blvd
Kansas City, Missouri 64111-1874

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: painting, textile arts, graphic design, animation and special effects, sculpture, art history and criticism, desktop publishing and imaging, ceramics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 676 students, 668 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 178 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology
6899 Executive Dr
Kansas City, Missouri 64120-2429

• Programs: industrial production tech, drafting, electronics tech, computer applications programming, environmental engineering tech, liberal arts and sciences, machine shop assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 645 students, 389 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Metropolitan Community College-Maple Woods
2601 NE Barry Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64156

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, veterinary assistant, business management, sign language translation, corrections, accounting technology, computer applications programming, engineering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 4,482 students, 2,868 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley
3201 SW Trafficway
Kansas City, Missouri 64111-2429

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, legal assistant, child care provider, medical records tech, commercial art, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 4,540 students, 2,945 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Avila University
11901 Wornall Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64145-1698

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, education, business, various nursing, radiation therapist, counseling psychology, elementary school teaching.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,831 students, 1,496 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 352 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 505-530. Math: 480-533.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
15800 Calvary Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: bible studies, pastoral counseling, youth ministry, human resources management, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, Christian studies, theology and religious vocations.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 313 students, 231 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 225 student capacity.
• 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.

Concorde Career College Kansas City
3239 Broadway
Kansas City, Missouri 64111

• Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, health and medical administrative, licensed practical nurse, respiratory therapy assistant, respiratory care tech, registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 632 students, 544 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
1750 Independence Ave
Kansas City, Missouri 64106-1453

• Programs: osteopathic medicine, biomedical sciences, medical ethids.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,000 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling.

MTTI-WellSpring Center for Natural Health & Wellness
9140 Ward Pkwy Ste 100
Kansas City, Missouri 64114

• Programs: massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 127 students, 148 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
3200 Broadway
Kansas City, Missouri 64111-2429

• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
5001 N. Oak Trafficway
Kansas City, Missouri 64118-4697

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: ministry, bible studies, religious education, theology, patient counseling, Biblical languages, theology and religious vocations, missionary studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 735 students, 468 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 196 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 659-661. Math: 589-591. Writing: 659-661.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Nazarene Theological Seminary
1700 E Meyer Blvd
Kansas City, Missouri 64131-1246

• Programs: ministry, missionary studies, religious education, theology, theological and ministerial studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
• Student Body: 293 students, 169 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Regency Beauty Institute-Kansas City
14133 East US Highway 40
Kansas City, Missouri 64136

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 56 students, 113 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Research College of Nursing
2525 E. Meyer Boulevard
Kansas City, Missouri 64132-1199

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 383 students, 289 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 120 student capacity.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

Rockhurst University
1100 Rockhurst Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2561

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, education, psychology, speech pathology, physical therapy, English, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,124 students, 2,318 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 949 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 500-660.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Saint Lukes College
8320 Ward Parkway Suite300
Kansas City, Missouri 64114

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 113 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Saint Paul School of Theology
5123 E. Truman Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64127

• Programs: ministry, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 303 students, 44 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 56 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Truman Medical Center School for Nurse Anesthesia
2301 Holmes St
Kansas City, Missouri 64108

• Programs: nurse anesthetist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 36 students, 48 full-time equivalent.

University of Missouri-Kansas City
5100 Rockhill Rd
Kansas City, Missouri 64110

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, law, dentistry, medicine, psychology, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 14,442 students, 9,006 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 883 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-650. Math: 520-680.
• 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.