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Albuquerque Colleges

Albuquerque Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Albuquerque

There are at least 17 colleges in Albuquerque, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 51,575 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 35,673 full-time students, and a reported 2,520 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include University of New Mexico - Main Campus and Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Albuquerque.

Albuquerque QuickSchools™

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Apollo College
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Albuquerque, New Mexico

With over 90 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Kaplan Career Institute
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

National American University Campus
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Offers degree programs in business, health care, information technology, and much more. Located at twelve campuses throughout the Central U.S.

  • Programs: Accounting, History, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

University of Phoenix
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Graphic Design, Health and Human Services, Health and Nursing, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Psychology, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

Albuquerque Open Admission Colleges

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

Albuquerque Barber College
601 San Pedro NE Ste 100
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108

  • Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 32 students, 32 full-time equivalent.

Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute
525 Buena Vista SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, electrician, registered nursing, blood bank tech specialist, chef training, electronics tech, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 23,107 students, 12,358 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

De Wolff College Hair Styling and Cosmetology
1500 Eubank N E
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87112-4413

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, trade and industrial teaching, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 92 students, 92 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

International Institute of the Americas
4201 Central Ave Nw-Ste J
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87105

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, business, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and administration, business administration, health care administration, business and related services, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 388 students, 388 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Metropolitan College
8100 Mountain Rd. NE Suite 200
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110-8711

  • Programs: legal assistant, court reporting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 134 students, 134 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pima Medical Institute
2301 San Pedro Ne, Suite D
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Pima Medical Institute
2201 San Pedro NE Bldg 3 Ste 100
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, dental assistant, medical secretary, pharmacy tech, veterinary assistant, physical therapist assistant, radiation therapist, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 521 students, 521 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
9169 Coors Rd NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120-3101

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, food prep and kitchen assistant, business management, accounting technology, early childhood education, natural resources courses, opticianry, office data entry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 614 students, 516 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 337 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute
3410 Aztec Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107-4403

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 159 students, 159 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Southwest Acupuncture College - Albuquerque
7801 Academy NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 99 students, 94 full-time equivalent.

The Art Center Design College - Albuquerque
5000 Marble NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

  • Programs: commercial art, interior design, design and visual communication.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 257 students, 188 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of New Mexico - Main Campus
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, psychology, general studies, biology, registered nursing, English, art studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 26,172 students, 21,191 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,183 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 470-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. 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
Los Lunas Colleges110,0341,582 
Rio Rancho Colleges151,765  

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