Jersey City Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

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: 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

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: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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, criminal justice and police, chef training, business management, fine arts, licensed practical nurse.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 7,019 students, 5,384 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.

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

• Programs: medical assistant, massage therapy, criminal justice and administration, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 334 students, 406 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

PC Tech Learning Center
895 Bergen Avenue
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

• Programs: medical assistant, administrative assistant, medical coding, computer networking, medical secretary.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 107 students, 144 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, urban education, psychology, special ed, corrections and criminal justice, sociology, English, history.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 8,437 students, 5,683 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 260 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-480. Math: 400-470.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. 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.

PC Age
2815 Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

• Programs: computer networking.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 38 students, 61 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• 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, accounting, criminal justice and safety, finance, marketing, elementary school teaching, registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,081 students, 2,738 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 838 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-520. Math: 420-520. Writing: 410-510.
• 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.

The Institute for Health Education
600 Pavonia Avenue, 1st floor
Jersey City, New Jersey 07306

• Programs: dental assistant, electrocardiograph tech, phlebotomy, medical coding, medical assistant, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 16 students, 55 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.