Raleigh Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Raleigh, North Carolina

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

Strayer University
Raleigh, North Carolina

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

ECPI University
Raleigh, North Carolina

ECPI University has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Degree, Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Raleigh, North Carolina

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

• Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Living Arts College
3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27614-7076

• Programs: animation and special effects, audiovisual tech, web design, cinematography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 325 students, 318 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Medical Arts School
6541 Meridien Drive, Suite 113
Raleigh, North Carolina 27616-3211

• Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 89 students, 170 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Wake Technical Community College
9101 Fayetteville Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-5696

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, early childhood education, registered nursing, business management, criminal justice and police, commercial art, office management, medical office management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 12,238 students, 8,614 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5298

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: legal assistant, psychology, business management, interior design, medical preparatory, child development, communication studies, social work.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,202 students, 2,058 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,150 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-560. Math: 470-570.
• Flexibility: 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.

Mitchells Academy
1301 Buck Jones Rd
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 123 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
2101 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, biology, communication studies, electrical engineering, computer science, accounting, psychology, civil engineering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 31,802 students, 27,755 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 8,410 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-610. Math: 550-650. Writing: 510-610.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Peace College
15 E Peace St
Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1194

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, communication studies, child psychology, psychology, human resources, political science and government, liberal arts and sciences, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 692 students, 657 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 100 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 420-510.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Saint Augustines College Raleigh
1315 Oakwood Avenue
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610-2298

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: sociology, business management, health and physical education, organizational behavior, communication studies, psychology, criminal justice and safety, computer and info science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,284 students, 1,383 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,190 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 310-460. Math: 310-420.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Shaw University
118 East South Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, sociology, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, social work, philosophy and religious studies, ministry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,866 students, 3,243 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,195 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 330-430. Math: 320-420. Writing: 320-420.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.