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Jersey City Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Jersey City

There are at least 11 colleges in Jersey City, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 18,633 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,494 full-time students, and a reported 1,041 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Jersey City; see particularly Newark colleges.

The largest schools here include New Jersey City University, Hudson County Community College and Saint Peters College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of New Jersey Colleges.

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Jersey City QuickSchools™

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Anthem Institute
Jersey City, New Jersey

Offers career training in healthcare and technology. Located at six campuses in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania

  • Programs: Communication, Computer Networking, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Natural Motion An Empire School
Jersey City, New Jersey

Offers cosmetology career training. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey

  • Programs: Personal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

PC AGE
Jersey City, New Jersey

Offers IT career training. Located in New Jersey

  • Programs: Computer Networking, Information Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

University of Phoenix
Jersey City, New Jersey

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, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor

Jersey City Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Harrison Career Institute - Jersey City
600 Pavonia Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07302

  • Programs: medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, medical office assistant, dialysis tech, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 281 students, 231 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Hudson County Community College
70 Sip Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, accounting technology, chef training, business management, social work, computer and info science, child care provider.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,447 students, 4,659 full-time equivalent.
  • 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.

Micro Tech Training Center
3000 Kennedy Blvd 3rd Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, massage therapy, allied health and medical assisting, sonography and ultrasound tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 350 students, 239 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Natural Motion Institute of Hair Design
2800 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 90 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

New Jersey City University
2039 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, special ed, urban education, psychology, corrections and criminal justice, kindergarten/preschool teaching, sociology, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 8,464 students, 5,867 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 275 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-500. Math: 410-500.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

PC Tech Learning Center
2815 Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

  • Programs: medical secretary, administrative assistant, computer networking, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 70 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Saint Peters College
2641 Kennedy Blvd
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306-5997

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, business management, marketing, accounting, elementary school teaching, education, criminal justice and safety, international business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,931 students, 2,369 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 766 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-520. Math: 430-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bloomfield Colleges247,6832,419346
Elizabeth Colleges1120,568461 
Hoboken Colleges138,5774,6901,114
Newark Colleges7273,54634,7342,344
Nutley Colleges127,362278 
West New York Colleges145,768175 

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