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El Paso Colleges

El Paso Colleges and Schools

Colleges in El Paso

There are at least 11 colleges in El Paso, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 48,770 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 33,565 full-time students, and a reported 446 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

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

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Career Centers of Texas
El Paso, Texas

Offers career training in health care, information technology, and professional services. Located at four campuses in Texas

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

El Paso Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Anamarc Educational Institute
3210 Dyer
El Paso, Texas 79930

  • Programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, human development and family studies, business support services, medical records tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 506 students, 506 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Career Centers of Texas - El Paso
8360 Burnham Rd Ste 100
El Paso, Texas 78207

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, pharmacy tech, electrician, dental assistant, medical records admin, medical records tech, surgical tech, information science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 546 students, 546 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Computer Career Center
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, Texas 79925-2021

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical secretary, commercial art, allied health and medical assisting, administrative assistant, legal secretary, accounting technology, computer networking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 269 students, 269 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • 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, kindergarten/preschool teaching, business, child development, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, general studies, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 26,667 students, 16,099 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: 54 students, 50 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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, curriculum and instruction, registered nursing, electrical engineering, accounting, psychology, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 19,268 students, 14,811 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 446 student capacity.
  • 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.

Tri - State Cosmetology Institute 1
6800 Gateway E 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: 295 students, 254 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Western Technical College
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, Texas 79924

  • Programs: medical assistant, computer support, health and medical administrative, electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 413 students, 364 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Western Technical College
1000 Texas St
El Paso, Texas 79901

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, HVAC tech, welding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 568 students, 493 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: business management, computer systems tech, merchandising sales and marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 184 students, 173 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: 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 2005.)

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