Philadelphia Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

DeVry University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

University of Phoenix
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Wayne, Pennsylvania

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
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Trevose, Pennsylvania

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

The Art Institutes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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, Diploma

Lincoln Technical Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Offers career training in several fields. Located at 21 campus locations nationwide

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Production Trades, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

National Massage Therapy Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at five Mid-Atlantic campus locations

• Programs: Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

All State Career Healthcare Division
Essington, Pennsylvania

All-State Career—Healthcare Division is committed to providing quality training for students just like you. Financial aid is available for students who qualify.

• Programs: Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

All State Career
Lester, Pennsylvania

All-State Career can train you for an exciting career in the trucking industry. Prepare for a lifetime of job security, good income and benefits, and more.

• Programs: Engineering Technician, Production Trades, Transportation
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Programs: Construction Trades
• Degrees/Course Work: Master

Empire Beauty Schools
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

CHI Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Offers Associate degrees and diplomas in information technology, criminal justice and health care. Located at two campuses near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Smith & Solomon Training Solutions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Get your career on track with training from Smith & Solomon. We offer programs for individuals interested in learning how to drive a truck, bus, or operate a forklift.

• Programs: Transportation
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
3001 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114-1018

• Programs: aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 305 students, 312 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Center for Innovative Training and Education
714 Market St Ste 433
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

• Programs: office data entry, banking, general office occupations.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 47 students, 71 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130-3991

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, human services, business, corrections and criminal justice, registered nursing, substance abuse counseling, child care provider, education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 17,334 students, 13,946 full-time equivalent.
• 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.

Delaware Valley Academy of Medical and Dental Assistants
3330 Grant Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114

• Programs: clinical assistant, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 197 students, 200 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
1212 S Broad St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19146

• Programs: restaurant and catering management, food prep and kitchen assistant, hospitality management, restaurant and food services management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 59 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

L T International Beauty School
830 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 76 students, 109 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Orleans Technical Institute
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114-1014

• Programs: property management, electrician, HVAC, carpentry, human services, plumbing, court reporting.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 567 students, 852 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-4699

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, legal assistant, information science, accounting technology, system administration, pre-law, human resources, computer product certification.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 2,181 students, 1,486 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Philadelphia School of Radiologic Technology
St. Christopher's Hospital 3601 A Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134-1095

• Programs: radiation therapist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 39 students, 80 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

The Curtis Institute of Music
1726 Locust St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103

• Programs: music performance, music theory and composition.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 160 students, 127 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 25 student capacity.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

• Programs: chef training, pastry, restaurant and food services management, hotel management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 488 students, 422 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 130 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Valley Forge Military College
1001 Eagle Rd Sorley House
Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087-3695

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: general studies, business administration, criminology, political science and government, engineering, systems science and theory, humanities, liberal arts and humanities.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 181 students, 216 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 220 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Academy of Vocal Arts
1920 Spruce St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-6685

• Programs: music performance.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 27 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Chestnut Hill College
9601 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118-2693

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, counseling psychology, human services, criminal justice and administration, business management, psychology, clinical psychology, communication and journalism.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 2,062 students, 1,676 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 562 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 420-530. Writing: 440-540.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

DPT Business School
11000 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 200
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19116-9695

• Programs: ESL instruction, medical secretary, pharmacy tech, accounting technology, massage therapy, medical office management, office data entry, medical assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 895 students, 1,144 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, registered nursing, library science, medicine, mechanical engineering, information science, electrical engineering, teacher education and development.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 20,682 students, 17,983 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 3,798 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 570-660.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Episcopal School of Nursing
100 E Lehigh Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125-1000

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 130 students, 139 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Frankford Hospital School of Nursing
4918 Penn Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19124-2614

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 188 students, 253 full-time equivalent.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 300-440. Math: 310-440. Writing: 310-430.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114-2009

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, elementary school teaching, business management, reading teaching, special ed, teacher education, secondary teaching, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,487 students, 2,555 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 208 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-510. Math: 420-510. Writing: 410-490.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Hussian School of Art
The Bourse, Suite 300, 111 S. Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

• Programs: commercial art.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 110 students, 149 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Jean Madeline Aveda Institute
315A Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

• Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 293 students, 612 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

La Salle University
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141-1199

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, communication studies, marketing, finance, psychology courses, business management, accounting, secondary teaching.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 5,994 students, 4,966 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,104 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-560. Math: 450-560. Writing: 460-570.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia
7301 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119-1794

• Programs: theological and ministerial studies, ministry, theology and religious vocations, pre-ministerial studies, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
• Student Body: 302 students, 200 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 80 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute
100 South Broad Street, Suite 830
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19110

• Programs: computer systems tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 116 students, 200 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Moore College of Art and Design
20th and the Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1179

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: fine arts, fashion design, art education, interior design, illustration, graphic design, textile arts, art history and criticism.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 558 students, 543 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 194 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 430-550.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Northeastern Hospital School of Nursing
2301 E Allegheny Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 70 students, 113 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
128 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-1510

• Programs: fine arts studies, painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 327 students, 361 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
4170 City Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: osteopathic medicine, medical preparatory, physician assistant, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic science, organizational behavior.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 2,073 students, 960 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Philadelphia University
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19144-5497

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, fashion merchandising, architecture, apparel marketing, physician assistant, interior architecture, fashion design, nurse midwifery.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,349 students, 3,299 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,350 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-555. Math: 490-590.
• 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.

Prism Career Institute
8040 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19152

• Programs: medical assistant, medical billing, administrative assistant, legal assistant, medical office management, pre-nursing, accounting technology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 112 students, 427 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 135 students, 145 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Saint Joseph's University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, finance, business management, criminology, business, merchandising sales and marketing, accounting, special products marketing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 7,542 students, 5,687 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,423 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-600. Math: 510-610. Writing: 510-600.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Star Technical Institute-Philadelphia
9121 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19114

• Programs: clinical assistant, medical secretary, surgical tech, hematology tech, cardiovascular tech, medical claims examiner, EMT paramedic.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 263 students, 427 full-time equivalent.

Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
6063 Drexel Rd
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131

• Programs: Talmudic studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 112 students, 115 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 221 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.

Temple University
1801 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122-6096

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, psychology, law, social work, marketing, criminal justice and safety, finance, radio and television.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 34,696 students, 27,885 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 5,000 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-600. Math: 510-610. Writing: 490-590.
• 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.

The University of the Arts
320 S Broad St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-4901

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: dance, music performance, graphic design, illustration, painting, photography, art education, film and photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,396 students, 2,434 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 676 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 450-560. Writing: 460-580.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, sonography and ultrasound tech, occupational therapy, physical therapy, health diagnostic professions, health and medical administrative, bacteriology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 2,924 students, 1,468 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 655 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Pennsylvania
1 College Hall 34th and Spruce Sts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6303

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, business management, law, marketing, economics, psychology, history, political science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 23,980 students, 24,577 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 5,776 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-740. Math: 680-780. Writing: 670-760.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
600 S 43rd Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-4495

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: pharmacy, health service and sciences, pharmacy administration, marketing, pharmacy courses, pharmacology and toxicology, biology, technical and business writing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,969 students, 2,851 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 834 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-600. Math: 560-660.
• 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.