Newport News Colleges

ECPI College of Technology
Newport News, Virginia

ECPI College of Technology (ECT) has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

• Programs: Accounting, Arts Crafts and Leisure, Communication, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Technologies, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest Institute
Newport News, Virginia

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

• Programs: Criminal Justice, Health and Human Services, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Coursework, Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, Virginia

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

• Programs: Health and Human Services, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Strayer University
Newport News, Virginia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

• Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

Tidewater Tech
616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, Virginia 23608

• Programs: medical assistant, system administration, data processing tech, computer support.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
• Student Body: 604 students, 604 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Christopher Newport University
1 University Place
Newport News, Virginia 23606

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, political science, biology, communication studies, English, sociology, public administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 4,699 students, 4,440 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,883 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-620. Math: 530-610.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Riverside School of Health Careers
316 Main St.
Newport News, Virginia 23601

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 170 students, 170 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.