Nashville Colleges

Argosy University
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

• Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

DeVry University
Nashville, 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

High-Tech Institute
Nashville, 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: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Nashville, Tennessee

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

International Academy of Design and Technology
Nashville, Tennessee

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Leisure, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Kaplan Career Institute
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Nashville, Tennessee

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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Nashville Auto-Diesel College
Nashville, Tennessee

Offers associate degree and diploma programs in auto technician, diesel, high-performance, and collision repair. Located in Nashville, Tennessee

• Programs: Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Coursework, Diploma

National College
Madison, Tennessee; Nashville, Tennessee

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

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Diploma

Remington College
Nashville, Tennessee

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

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Strayer University
Nashville, Tennessee

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, Design, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

TechSkills
Nashville, 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 Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Nashville, Tennessee

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

• Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Nashville, Tennessee

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Fine Arts, Hospitality, Leisure, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

University of Phoenix
Nashville, 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

American Baptist College
1800 Baptist World Ctr Dr
Nashville, Tennessee 37207

• Programs: theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 108 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 35 student capacity.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.

Draughons Junior College
340 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37217

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, criminal justice and safety, business administration, medical records tech, computer support, accounting, dental assistant, legal assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 286 students, 270 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Dudley Nwani The School
3744 Annex Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37209

• Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, barber.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 111 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Free Will Baptist Bible College
3606 West End Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37205-0117

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, pastoral counseling, psychology, early childhood education, youth ministry, elementary school teaching, bible studies, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 324 students, 274 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 335 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

John A Gupton College
1616 Church St
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

• Programs: funeral and mortuary.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 123 students, 102 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 14 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Nashville College of Medical Careers
1556 Crestview Dr
Madison, Tennessee 37115

• Programs: medical assistant, medical secretary.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 209 students, 209 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Paul Mitchell the School-Nashville
5510 Crossings Circle
Antioch, Tennessee 37013

• Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 239 students, 205 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Career College
443 Donelson Pike Suite #110
Nashville, Tennessee 37241

• Programs: medical transcription, court reporting, legal assistant, legal research, medical coding.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 123 students, 123 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville
100 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4515

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, truck and bus driver, automobile mechanics, clinical and medical lab science, HVAC, office data entry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 785 students, 572 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Volunteer Beauty Inc
1791b Gallatin Pke N
Madison, Tennessee 37115-2122

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 72 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Volunteer Beauty Inc
5668 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37211-6422

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 43 students, 40 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Aquinas College
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 32705

• Programs: registered nursing, business administration, teacher ed, liberal arts and sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 857 students, 537 full-time equivalent.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-660. Math: 460-600. Writing: 490-620.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Belmont University
1900 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37212-3757

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: music management, business management, teacher ed, registered nursing, music performance, accounting, liberal arts and sciences, occupational therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 4,742 students, 4,277 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,875 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 530-630.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Fisk University
1000 17th Ave N
Nashville, Tennessee 37208-4501

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business, biology, sociology, political science, physics, English, chemistry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 814 students, 783 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 750 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-580. Math: 440-540. Writing: 460-550.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lipscomb University
One University Park Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3951

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, accounting, marketing, biology, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 2,744 students, 2,501 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,410 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 490-620. Writing: 490-593.
• 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.

Meharry Medical College
1005 DB TODD BLVD
NASHVILLE, Tennessee 37208

• Programs: medicine, dentistry, public health, biological and biomedical sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 752 students, 752 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 213 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
315 Hospital Drive
Madison, Tennessee 37116

• Programs: nurse anesthetist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 210 students, 210 full-time equivalent.

Nashville State Technical Community College
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4515

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business management, child development, administrative assistant, science tech, computer networking, computer systems tech, MIS.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 7,077 students, 4,074 full-time equivalent.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 392-480. Math: 392-480.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

New Directions Hair Academy
3744 Old Hickory Blvd Ste A2
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-4353

• Programs: aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 198 students, 153 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
7 Music Circle N
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

• Programs: recording arts tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 227 students, 182 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tennessee Board of Regents
1415 Murfreesboro Rd Ste 350
Nashville, Tennessee 37217-2833

• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.

Tennessee State University
3500 John Merritt Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37209-1561

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, business management, educational administration, psychology, curriculum and instruction, biology, criminal justice and administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 9,065 students, 7,746 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,973 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-480. Math: 390-480. Writing: 395-475.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Trevecca Nazarene University
333 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, Tennessee 37210

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, educational administration, psychology courses, education courses, physician assistant, teacher ed, music management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 2,286 students, 2,083 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 723 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Math: 470-590.
• Flexibility: 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.

Vanderbilt University
2101 West End Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37240

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, social services, economics, political science, medicine, English, biomedical engineering.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 11,847 students, 11,395 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 5,500 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 640-740. Math: 660-740. Writing: 640-730.
• 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.

Volunteer Beauty Academy
1791 North Gallatin Rd
Madison, Tennessee 37115-2122

• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.

Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 Metrocenter Blvd
Nashville, Tennessee 37228

• Programs: cinematography, interior design, graphic design, fine arts, photography.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 400 students, 316 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 48 student capacity.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.