El Paso Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
El Paso, Texas

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, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Kaplan College KHE
El Paso, Texas

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

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
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Anamarc Educational Institute
3210 Dyer
El Paso, Texas 79930

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, phlebotomy, medical records tech, registered nursing, dialysis tech, human development and family studies, nursing assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 543 students, 560 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Computer Labs
#3 Butterfield Trail
El Paso, Texas 79906

• Programs: computer support, computer services management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 13 students, 13 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, business, general studies, registered nursing, corrections and criminal justice, licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 25,023 students, 14,290 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.
• Student Body: 50 students, 49 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 332 students, 415 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Western Technical College Main Campus El Paso
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, Texas 79927

• Programs: medical assistant, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC tech, welding, medical records tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 887 students, 998 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 250 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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, psychology, biology, criminal justice and safety, marketing, educational administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 20,154 students, 15,940 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 465 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-510. Math: 410-530.
• 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 Branch Campus El Paso
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, Texas 79924

• Programs: medical assistant, computer support, health and medical administrative, electronics tech, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 427 students, 796 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 250 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.