Portland Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

DeVry University
Portland, Oregon

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Portland, Oregon

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

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

Sanford Brown College
Portland, Oregon

Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

• Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Everest College
Portland, Oregon

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Portland, Oregon

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

• Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
• Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Certificate , Diploma

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Portland, Oregon

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at sixteen campuses in twelve states.

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts, Hospitality
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Western Culinary Institute
Portland, Oregon

The cooking school’s relationship with Le Cordon Bleu adds worldwide recognition to the school’s credentials. Student-run restaurants adds an additional hands-on dimension.

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Heald College
Portland, Oregon

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Oregon Culinary Institute
Portland, Oregon

Offers career training and Associate degree programs in the culinary field. Located in Portland, Oregon

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Marinello Schools of Beauty
Portland, Oregon

Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Carrington College
Portland, Oregon

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: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

ITT Technical Institute
Portland, Oregon

With over 100 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, Master

Beau Monde College of Hair Design
1221 SW 12th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97205

• Programs: cosmetology, barber, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 172 students, 180 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Cascade College
9101 E Burnside Street
Portland, Oregon 97216-1515

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business administration, psychology, communication studies, teacher ed, English, bible studies, youth ministry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 265 students, 254 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 240 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97219-7132

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, registered nursing, MIS, office management, criminal justice and safety, legal assistant, radiation therapist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 24,353 students, 15,335 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.

Western States Chiropractic College
2900 NE 132nd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97230-3099

• Programs: chiropractic, biological and biomedical sciences, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 453 students, 436 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Birthingway College of Midwifery
12113 SE Foster Rd
Portland, Oregon 97266

• Programs: direct entry midwifery.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 78 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Concorde Career Institute Portland
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, Oregon 97232

• Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, health and medical administrative, surgical tech, massage therapy, licensed practical nurse.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 626 students, 619 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Concordia University Portland
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, Oregon 97211-6099

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, business management, registered nursing, curriculum and instruction, health care administration, social work, education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,642 students, 1,481 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 397 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 430-560.
• 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. Member of a national athletic association.

East West College of the Healing Arts
525 NE Oregon St
Portland, Oregon 97232-0000

• Programs: massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 283 students, 169 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, Oregon 97219-7899

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, educational administration, psychology, elementary school teaching, international relations, sociology, English, history.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,562 students, 3,570 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,249 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-720. Math: 590-680. Writing: 610-700.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Linfield College-Portland Campus
2215 NW Northrup St
Portland, Oregon 97210-2932

• Programs: registered nursing, health service and sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 334 students, 329 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 126 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Multnomah University
8435 NE Glisan St
Portland, Oregon 97220

• Programs: bible studies, ministry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 820 students, 788 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 360 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-620. Math: 450-560. Writing: 430-590.
• 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.

National College of Natural Medicine
049 SW Porter Street
Portland, Oregon 97201-4848

• Programs: naturopathic medicine, acupuncture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 463 students, 457 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Oregon College of Art and Craft
8245 SW Barnes Rd
Portland, Oregon 97225

• Programs: crafts and folk art.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 139 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 8 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine
10525 SE Cherry Blossom Dr
Portland, Oregon 97216

• Programs: acupuncture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 239 students, 320 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, Oregon 97239-3098

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, public health, business management, bioinformatics, mental health nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,455 students, 2,210 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Pacific Northwest College of Art
1241 NW Johnson
Portland, Oregon 97209-3023

• Programs: multimedia, photography, painting, graphic design, illustration, fine arts studies, printmaking, sculpture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 432 students, 384 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, Oregon 97201

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, social services, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, business management, education, social work, accounting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 24,963 students, 19,033 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,021 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-590. Math: 460-580.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Reed College
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97202-8199

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: English, biology, psychology, anthropology, physics, history, economics, mathematics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,492 students, 1,323 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 959 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 660-760. Math: 630-710. Writing: 650-740.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97203-5798

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, education, business management, finance, biology, organizational communications, psychology, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,667 students, 3,665 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,421 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 540-650.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Western Seminary
5511 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, Oregon 97215-3367

• Programs: marriage and family therapy, theological and ministerial studies, theology, pre-ministerial studies, ministry, missionary studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
• Student Body: 725 students, 419 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.