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Harlingen Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Harlingen Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harlingen, Texas

There are at least 3 colleges in Harlingen, listed and described below. These schools represent 5,079 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,832 full-time students, and a reported 927 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Harlingen; see particularly Brownsville, and Weslaco colleges.

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

Of Note For College Students

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

Featured Colleges in Harlingen (QuickSchools™)

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Southern Careers Institute
Harlingen, Texas

Get started on a career in the business or health care fields at Southern Careers Institute. Our programs provide students with the focused, hands-on learning that can really make a difference.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Harlingen Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Texas State Technical College Harlingen
1902 North Loop 499
Harlingen, Texas 78550-3697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher aide, welding, commercial art, dental hygienist, drafting, dental assistant, medical records tech, biomedical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,957 students, 3,734 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 927 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences Harlingen
913 N 13th St
Harlingen, Texas 78550-5034

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 122 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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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.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Brownsville Colleges5139,72218,022468
Weslaco Colleges426,935630 

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