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Philadelphia Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

There are at least 20 colleges in Philadelphia that have graduate programs. This includes schools that offer Doctorate, Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Philadelphia offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, construction trades, design, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 10 business schools in Philadelphia, PA: DeVry University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, Strayer University, University of Phoenix, Holy Family University, La Salle University, Philadelphia University, Saint Joseph's University, Temple University and University of Pennsylvania.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Pennsylvania.

Graduate Schools in Philadelphia

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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, Family And Social Work
  • Degrees/Course Work: 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, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

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, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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

Philadelphia Graduate Schools with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

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

Graduate Schools in Philadelphia with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, human services, pastoral counseling and ministries, secondary teaching, computer and info science courses, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, library science, medicine, teacher education and development, public health, registered nursing, physician assistant, electrical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special ed, business management, secondary teaching, education, human resources, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology courses, business management, finance, secondary teaching, clinical psychology, communication and journalism, registered nursing, audiology and speech pathology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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, theology.
  • Degrees/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.

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

  • Programs: fine arts studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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, physician assistant, medical preparatory, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, school psychology, forensic science, organizational behavior.
  • Degrees/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: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, physician assistant, instructional media design, occupational therapy, nurse midwifery, apparel marketing, digital communications, taxation.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, criminology, merchandising sales and marketing, finance, instructional media design, business management, reading teaching, health care facilities management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, physical therapy, medicine, social work, business management, pharmacy, elementary school teaching, drug development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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: Several programs. Most popular include: art education, museum studies, education courses, painting, printmaking, music teaching, jazz, sculpture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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: medicine, registered nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, health and medical administrative, bacteriology, health diagnostic professions, pharmacology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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, law, business management, ESL instruction, dentistry, medicine, social work, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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: Several programs. Most popular include: pharmacy, pharmacy administration, medical psychology, call and molecular biology, technical and business writing, physical therapy, pharmaceutics and drug design, health services administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: 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.

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