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El Paso Colleges

El Paso Colleges and Schools

Colleges in El Paso

There are at least 12 colleges in El Paso, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 48,089 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 32,692 full-time students, and a reported 465 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include El Paso Community College and The University of Texas at El Paso.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in El Paso.

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Career Centers of Texas
El Paso, Texas

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma
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Computer Career Center
El Paso, Texas

Offers career training in the medical, business, and graphics fields. Located on four campuses in Texas and New Mexico.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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El Paso Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Anamarc Educational Institute
3210 Dyer
El Paso, Texas 79930

  • Programs: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, medical records tech, phlebotomy, business support services, dialysis tech, human development and family studies, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 543 students, 543 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Career Centers of Texas-El Paso
8360 Burnham Rd Ste 100
El Paso, Texas 79907

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical records admin, dental assistant, electrician, international business, medical records tech, computer support, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 660 students, 660 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

El Paso Community College
919 Hunter Drive
El Paso, Texas 79915-1908

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business, licensed practical nurse, interdisciplinary studies, kindergarten/preschool teaching, general studies, registered nursing, corrections and criminal justice.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 25,023 students, 14,750 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Pipo Academy of Hair Design
3000 Pershing Dr
El Paso, Texas 79903

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 50 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tri-State Cosmetology Institute 1
6800 Gateway East Blvd. Bldg. 4A
El Paso, Texas 79915-1006

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 332 students, 282 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Western Technical College
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, Texas 79927

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, HVAC tech, medical assistant, welding, medical records tech, diesel mechanics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 887 students, 756 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

cooking and hospitality institute of chicago
#3 Butterfield Trail
El Paso, Texas 79906

  • Programs: computer support, computer services management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 13 students, 13 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Border Institute of Technology
9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, Texas 79925

The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, Texas 79968-0691

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, business management, registered nursing, electrical engineering, curriculum and instruction, biology, marketing, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 20,154 students, 15,259 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 465 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-500. Math: 400-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Western Technical College
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, Texas 79924

  • Programs: medical assistant, health and medical administrative, computer support, electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 427 students, 379 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

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