Plano Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Plano Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Plano, Texas

There are at least 2 colleges in Plano, listed and described below. These schools represent 20,143 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,843 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Plano; see particularly Dallas, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, and Mesquite 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

Plano is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
Housing and buildings in Plano tend to be newer than most.

Featured Colleges in Plano (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

University of Phoenix
Plano, 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

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Plano Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Colin College
4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano, Texas 75093

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, business, legal assistant, fire protection tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 20,143 students, 13,843 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Carrollton Colleges	3	109,576	413
Dallas Colleges	39	1,188,580	53,149	4,648
Farmers Branch Colleges	1	27,508	11,059
Garland Colleges	5	215,768	1,711
Mesquite Colleges	2	124,523	10,735
Richardson Colleges	5	91,802	14,556	3,950

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