Colleges in Las Vegas
There are at least 17 colleges in Las Vegas, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 30,072 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 23,902 full-time students, and a reported 2,000 dorm rooms.
Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Las Vegas; see particularly North Las Vegas colleges.
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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.

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.

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.
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

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.

TechSkills - Medical
Las Vegas, Nevada
Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

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.

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
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.
Academy of Hair Design
4445 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Expertise School of Beauty
902 W Owens Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89106
Heritage College
3315 Spring Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
High - Tech Institute - Las Vegas
2320 S Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Marinello School of Beauty
5001 East Bonanza Ste 110
Las Vegas, Nevada 89110
Nevada Career Institute
3025 E Desert Inn Road Suite A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Pima Medical Institute
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121
Southern Nevada University of Cosmetology
3430 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-7335
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 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 2005.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson Colleges | 9 | 175,381 | 1,940 | |
| North Las Vegas Colleges | 1 | 115,488 | 34,551 |
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