Las Vegas Colleges

Apollo College
Las Vegas, Nevada

Offers degree and certificate programs in medical, dental, and information technology disciplines. Main campus in Phoenix, Arizona and eight satellite campuses spread across six western states.

• Programs: Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate

High-Tech Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada

Offers degree and certificate programs in technology, health care, criminal justice, visual communication, veterinary technology, and business. Located at ten campuses throughout the U.S.

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Kaplan College
Las Vegas, Nevada

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Las Vegas, Nevada

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at thirteen campuses in ten states

• Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

TechSkills
Las Vegas, Nevada

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

• Programs: Computer Networking, Information Technology, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Las Vegas, Nevada

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

• Programs: Medical and Dental Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Las Vegas, Nevada

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: Accounting, Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Teaching, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

Utah College of Massage Therapy
Las Vegas, Nevada

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at seven campus sites in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada

• Programs: Health and Human Services
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Academy of Hair Design
4445 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, barber, make-up artist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 137 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Expertise School of Beauty
902 W Owens Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, hair styling, cosmetoloty instructor, aesthetician and skin care.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 16 students, 14 full-time equivalent.

Heritage College
3315 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

• Programs: pharmacy tech, medical assistant, medical secretary, data processing tech, computer and info science, legal assistant, tourism and travel.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 227 students, 227 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

High - Tech Institute - Las Vegas
2320 S Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102

• Programs: medical assistant, surgical tech, massage therapy, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, medical billing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 589 students, 589 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Marinello School of Beauty
5001 East Bonanza Ste 110
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, manicurist, hair styling.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 308 students, 308 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Nevada Career Institute
3025 E Desert Inn Road Suite A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121

• Programs: medical assistant, massage therapy, medical office management, surgical tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 249 students, 249 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pima Medical Institute
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121

• Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, phlebotomy, veterinary assistant, medical secretary, pharmacy tech, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 343 students, 343 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology
3430 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-7335

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, hair styling.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 69 students, 69 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pky
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: hospitality management, communication studies, psychology, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, business management, accounting, criminal justice and safety.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 28,134 students, 21,987 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,000 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-560. Math: 450-580.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.