Colleges in Las Vegas, Nevada
There are at least 15 colleges in Las Vegas, listed and described below. These schools represent 66,908 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 46,803 full-time students, and a reported 1,735 dorm rooms.
The largest schools here include College of Southern Nevada and University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Nevada Colleges.
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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.

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Learn to be a chef in Las Vegas at one the most recognized institutions in culinary education.

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Las Vegas, Nevada
Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at sixteen campuses in twelve states.

Kaplan College KHE
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.

Anthem Institute
Las Vegas, Nevada
Offers career training in healthcare and technology. Located at six campuses in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

Marinello Schools of Beauty
Las Vegas, Nevada
Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah.

Carrington 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.

Nevada School of Massage Therapy
Las Vegas, Nevada
Accredited massage therapy programs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Flexible schedules available.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Academy of Hair Design Las Vegas
5191 W. Charleston, #150
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
College of Southern Nevada
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146-1164
Expertise Cosmetology Institute
1911 Stella Lake Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Institute of Professional Careers
4472 S Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Northwest Health Careers
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
Pima Medical Institute Las Vegas
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pky
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
(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 |
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| Henderson Colleges | 11 | 175,381 | 2,922 |
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