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Central Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Central, South Carolina

There are at least 6 colleges in the Central area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Central (Anderson, Clemson, Greenville). These schools offer 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 Central offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality and medical administration.

In addition, there are 4 business schools in the Central area: Strayer University, Anderson University, Bob Jones University and Clemson University.

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

Graduate Schools in Central

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Strayer University
Greenville, South 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, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

Central Graduate Schools with Open Admissions

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

Bob Jones University
1700 Wade Hampton Boulavard
Greenville, South Carolina 29614-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: counseling psychology, religious education, theology, ministry, music performance, elementary school teaching, educational administration, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 4,228 students, 4,135 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,216 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Graduate Schools in Central with Selective Admissions

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

Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, South Carolina 29621

  • Programs: education, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,902 students, 1,584 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 925 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 460-560. Writing: 430-570.
  • 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.

Clemson University
201 Sikes Hall
Clemson, South Carolina 29634

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, school counseling, educational administration, mechanical engineering, middle school teaching, civil engineering, computer and info science, nursing science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 17,585 students, 16,803 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,500 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-640. Math: 580-680.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, South Carolina 29613-6162

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary/middle school admin, kindergarten/preschool teaching, secondary school administration, education of learning disabled, ESL instruction, mental retardation education, education of emotionally disturbed, chemistry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,951 students, 2,725 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,435 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 590-690. Writing: 580-680.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southern Wesleyan University
907 Wesleyan Drive
Central, South Carolina 29630-1020

  • Programs: teacher education, human resources development, operations management, religion, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,445 students, 2,177 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 521 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-540. Math: 430-560. Writing: 410-540.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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