Houston Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

DeVry University
Houston, Texas

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 Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Houston, Texas

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, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

University of Phoenix
Houston, 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

Sanford Brown College
Houston, Texas

Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

• Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Houston, Texas

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: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
• Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Certificate , Diploma

Everest Institute
Houston, Texas

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

American InterContinental University
Houston, Texas

Offers Graduate and Undergraduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, design and media arts, education, engineering and information technology. Located in five U.S. and two foreign sites

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Media, Medical Administration, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Texas School of Business
Houston, Texas

• Programs: Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Court Reporting Institute
Houston, Texas

The college’s sole program of court reporting allows it to focus all of its attention on preparing students for this particular career. Associate degree can be obtained online.

• Programs: Law
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

ATI Career Training Center
Houston, Texas

Offers career training and associate's degrees in several fields. Located in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Production Trades, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Houston, Texas

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

Astrodome Career Centers
2646 S Loop W Ste 415
Houston, Texas 77054

• Programs: dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 67 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Houston
7651 Airport Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77061

• Programs: aircraft maintenance.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 40 students, 94 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Champion Beauty College
4714 FM 1960 West #104
Houston, Texas 77069

• Programs: cosmetology, massage therapy, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 50 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

College of Biblical Studies-Houston
7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77036-3211

• Programs: bible studies, pre-ministerial studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,056 students, 665 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Culinary Institute Alain and Marie Lenotre
7070 Allensby
Houston, Texas 77022-4322

• Programs: chef training, pastry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 108 students, 186 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Franklin Beauty School
4965 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Houston, Texas 77021-2909

• Programs: education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 124 students, 162 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Houston Community College
3100 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77266-7517

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, registered nursing, business management, office data entry, licensed practical nurse, cosmetology, radiographer, real estate.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 43,518 students, 28,882 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. 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.

Houston Training School
701 Shotwell
Houston, Texas 77020

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 51 students, 63 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Houston Training School-South
6630 Gulf Fwy
Houston, Texas 77087

• Programs: cosmetology, English, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 410 students, 315 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

ICC Technical Institute
3333 Fannin Ste #203
Houston, Texas 77004-2930

• Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 46 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Jay's Technical Institute
9000 West Bellfort, Suite 110
Houston, Texas 77031

• Programs: barber, cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, hair styling, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 76 students, 95 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Mai-trix Beauty College
13159-B Northwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77040

• Programs: cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 128 students, 116 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Medvance Institute-Houston
6220 Westpark, Suite 180
Houston, Texas 77057

• Programs: medical assistant, health professions, pharmacy tech, medical records tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 515 students, 752 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

North West Beauty School
6770 Antoine Dr
Houston, Texas 77091

• Programs: cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 303 students, 500 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Northwest Educational Center
2910 Antoine B-100
Houston, Texas 77092

• Programs: medical assistant, executive secretary, management information systems, pharmacy tech, office data entry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 277 students, 148 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

PCI Professional Careers Institute
6666 Harwin Ste 160
Houston, Texas 77036

• Programs: allied health and medical assisting, medical billing, administrative assistant, pharmacy tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 11 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Paul Mitchell The School- Houston
744 FM 1960 West #G
Houston, Texas 77090

• Programs: personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 104 students, 215 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Royal Beauty Careers Houston
5020 Fm 1960 W A-12
Houston, Texas 77069-4611

• Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 141 students, 178 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Sebring Career Schools Houston
6672 Hwy 06 S
Houston, Texas 77083

• Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 81 students, 117 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas Barber Colleges and Hairstyling Schools
9275 Richmond Ave #180
Houston, Texas 77063

• Programs: barber, cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, aesthetician and skin care.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 772 students, 689 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas School of Business
711 Airtex Dr
Houston, Texas 77073

• Programs: medical office assistant, allied health and medical assisting, dental assistant, pharmacy tech, office data entry, electrical maintenance and repair, accounting technology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 640 students, 4,393 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas School of Business East
12030 East Freeway
Houston, Texas 77029

• Programs: medical office assistant, allied health and medical assisting, business support services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 517 students, 4,370 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas School of Business-Southwest
6363 Richmond Ste 300
Houston, Texas 77057

• Programs: allied health and medical assisting, dental assistant, medical office assistant, pharmacy tech, business support services, accounting technology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 640 students, 4,403 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Trend Barber College
8250 W Bellfort
Houston, Texas 77071-0000

• Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 68 students, 75 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of Houston-Downtown
1 Main Street
Houston, Texas 77002-1014

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, accounting, finance, interdisciplinary studies, criminal justice and safety, psychology, business management, business.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 11,793 students, 8,888 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med
9100 Park West Drive
Houston, Texas 70063-4104

• Programs: acupuncture.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 149 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza BCM 365
Houston, Texas 77030-3498

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medicine, physician assistant, call and molecular biology, virology, nurse anesthetist, molecular genetics, developmental biology and embryology, biochemistry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,398 students, 687 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Center for Advanced Legal Studies
3910 Kirby Ste 200
Houston, Texas 77098-4151

• Programs: legal assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 198 students, 422 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
415 Barren Springs Dr
Houston, Texas 77090-5918

• Programs: funeral and mortuary.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 122 students, 176 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Houston Baptist University
7502 Fondren Rd
Houston, Texas 77074-3298

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business, psychology, biology, Christian studies, registered nursing, curriculum and instruction, finance, teacher education and development.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,339 students, 2,183 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 920 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-580. Math: 490-600.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Houston Graduate School of Theology
2501 Central Parkway, Suite A19
Houston, Texas 77092-7729

• Programs: theology, ministry, counseling psychology, theology and religious vocations.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 232 students, 96 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Houston's Training and Education Center
5335 Aldine Bender, Learning Center
Houston, Texas 77032

• Programs: medical office computer specialist, data entry and applications, accounting technology, medical lab assistant, executive secretary.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 54 students, 272 full-time equivalent.

Ocean Corporation
10840 Rockley Rd
Houston, Texas 77099

• Programs: quality and safety tech, professional diver.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 298 students, 429 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Rice University
6100 S Main
Houston, Texas 77005-1827

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, economics, music, biochemistry, psychology, electrical engineering, English, political science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 5,161 students, 5,685 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,080 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-750. Math: 670-780. Writing: 640-750.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

School of Automotive Machinists
1911 Antoine
Houston, Texas 77055-1803

• Programs: automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair, engine machinist, machinist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 117 students, 199 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

South Texas College of Law
1303 San Jacinto St
Houston, Texas 77002-7000

• Programs: law.
• Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,252 students.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Sylvia's International School of Beauty
434 Parker Rd
Houston, Texas 77091

Texas Health School
11211 Katy Fwy Ste 170
Houston, Texas 77079

• Programs: nursing assistant, physical therapist assistant, medical assistant, massage therapy, medication aide.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 195 students, 145 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, Texas 77004

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, pharmacy, business management, biology, psychology, criminal justice and administration, marketing, interdisciplinary studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 9,540 students, 4,520 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,529 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 320-430. Math: 330-430. Writing: 340-430.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
7000 Fannin, Suite 1200
Houston, Texas 77030

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, epidemiology, dentistry, dental hygienist, nurse practitioner, public health, nurse anesthetist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 3,774 students, 2,277 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: On-campus daycare.

The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77030-4009

• Programs: clinical lab tech, radiation therapist, genetics tech, medical physics, cytotechnologist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 139 students, 133 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling.

University of Houston
212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, Texas 77204-2018

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: accounting, psychology, law, finance, business management, hotel management, interdisciplinary studies, biology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 34,663 students, 26,894 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 4,130 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 490-600.
• 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.

University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, Texas 77058-1098

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, business management, educational administration, accounting, psychology, criminology, biology, finance.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 7,522 students, 5,419 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of St Thomas Houston
3800 Montrose Blvd
Houston, Texas 77006-4696

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, education, accounting, general studies, finance, psychobiology, communication studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 3,273 students, 2,324 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 361 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 498-620. Math: 520-620. Writing: 500-618.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.