Memphis Colleges

DeVry University
Memphis, Tennessee

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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Management and Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
Memphis, Tennessee

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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Management and Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

High-Tech Institute
Memphis, Tennessee

Offers degree and certificate programs in technology, health care, criminal justice, visual communication, veterinary technology, and business. Located at ten campuses throughout the U.S.

• Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Cordova, Tennessee

With over 90 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

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Memphis, Tennessee

• Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

National College
Memphis, Tennessee

Offers degree programs and career training in business, healthcare, and technology fields. Located in several campus locations across the Eastern U.S.

• Programs: Accounting, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Remington College
Memphis, Tennessee

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

• Programs: Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Strayer University
Memphis, Tennessee

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

• Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

TechSkills
Memphis, Tennessee

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

• Programs: Computer Networking, Information Technology, Multimedia and Web Design, Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Memphis, Tennessee

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

• Programs: Medical and Dental Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
Cordova, Tennessee

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: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Family and Consumer, Finance, Health and Human Services, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Teaching
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Vatterott College
Memphis, Tennessee

Offers diploma and degree programs in health care, business, computer science, and technical fields. Located in several campus locations across the Midwest

• Programs: Computer Networking, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Science Technologies
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Le Moyne - Owen College
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38126

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, humanities, biology, criminal justice and safety, sociology, social services, finance, computer science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 809 students, 733 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 167 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

New Directions Hair Academy - The Beauty Institute
568 Colonial Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38111

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 194 students, 131 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

New Wave Hair Academy
804 S Highland
Memphis, Tennessee 38111

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 353 students, 263 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

New Wave Hair Academy
3250 Coleman Rd.
Memphis, Tennessee 38128

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 126 students, 126 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Plaza Beauty School
4682 Spottswood Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38117-4822

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 165 students, 128 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southern Institute of Cosmetology
3099 S Perkins
Memphis, Tennessee 38118-3239

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 70 students, 70 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology
7041 Stage Rd Ste 101
Memphis, Tennessee 38133

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 89 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology
7020 E Shelby Dr Ste 104
Memphis, Tennessee 38125

• Programs: cosmetology, make-up artist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 80 students, 52 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis
550 Alabama Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38105-3604

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: aircraft powerplant tech, truck and bus driver, surgical tech, nursing assistant, cosmetology, barber, dental assistant, business support services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 1,040 students, 930 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

William Moore College of Technology
1200 Poplar Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38104-7240

• Programs: HVAC, welding, heavy equipment maintenance tech, machinist, drafting and design tech, computer repair.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 124 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
1003 Monroe Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38104

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, radiographyer, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, health care administration, medical receptionist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 866 students, 672 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 99 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Christian Brothers University
650 E Parkway S
Memphis, Tennessee 38104

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, psychology courses, business administration, business, MIS, marketing, education, mechanical engineering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,783 students, 1,435 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 576 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-620. Math: 490-630.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Concorde Career College
5100 Poplar Avenue Suite 132
Memphis, Tennessee 38137-0132

• Programs: medical assistant, medical office management, home health aide, dental assistant, massage therapy, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, surgical tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 1,049 students, 1,049 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Crichton College
255 N Highland
Memphis, Tennessee 38111-1375

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: non-profit management, elementary school teaching, interdisciplinary studies, bible studies, education, psychology, business management, secondary teaching.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 957 students, 678 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 90 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Harding University Graduate School of Religion
1000 Cherry Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38117-5499

• Programs: theology, ministry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 195 students, 113 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 62 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Memphis College of Art
1930 Poplar Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38104-2764

• Programs: fine arts.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 327 students, 298 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 104 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 370-630. Math: 460-590.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Memphis Theological Seminary
168 East Parkway South
Memphis, Tennessee 38104-4395

• Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religion.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 329 students, 262 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 50 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, Tennessee 38112-1690

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: English, biology, business management, psychology, political science, economics, history, international relations.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,700 students, 1,678 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,212 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 580-680. Math: 580-670.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southern College of Optometry
1245 Madison Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38104-2211

• Programs: optometry, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 481 students, 481 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Southwest Tennessee Community College
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, Tennessee 38134-7693

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, MIS, registered nursing, business, accounting technology, science tech, human development and family studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 11,556 students, 7,637 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. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee 38152

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, curriculum and instruction, business management, psychology, teacher ed, law, English, journalism.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 20,465 students, 16,318 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,448 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-600. Math: 475-600.
• 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. Member of a national athletic association.