Norfolk Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Fortis College
Norfolk, Virginia

Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis College can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma

Culinary Institute of Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia

Culinary Institute of Virginia (CIV) offers many different culinary and food preparation programs, with emphasis on hands-on education, as well as online classes for non-lab classes.

• Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts, Hospitality
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute
Norfolk, Virginia

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

Centura College - Norfolk
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, Virginia 23518-4833

• Programs: licensed practical nurse, clinical assistant, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 283 students, 471 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Tidewater Community College
121 College Place
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, social services, biological and physical sciences, mental and social health services, child care provider, humanities, computer and info science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 25,857 students, 17,190 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Tidewater Tech-Trades
5301 E Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, Virginia 23502

• Programs: welding, HVAC, automobile mechanics.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 157 students, 262 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wards Corner Beauty Academy
7525 Tidewater Dr Ste 200
Norfolk, Virginia 23505-3700

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 79 students, 129 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Central School of Practical Nursing Norfolk
1330 N Millitary Hwy
Norfolk, Virginia 23502

• Programs: various nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 43 students, 32 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Eastern Virginia Medical School
700w. Olney
Norfolk, Virginia 23507

• Programs: medicine, physician assistant, biology, public health, developmental biology and embryology, art therapy, surgical tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 725 students, 373 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Norfolk State University
700 Park Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 23504-8000

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: teacher education, registered nursing, business, interdisciplinary studies, social work, psychology, communication and journalism, sociology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 6,155 students, 5,132 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,464 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-470. Math: 390-470.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Old Dominion University
5115 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, Virginia 23529

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, registered nursing, mental and social health services, elementary school teaching, speech and rhetoric, engineering technician.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 22,287 students, 17,158 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 4,036 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-570. Math: 490-590.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia Wesleyan College
1584 Wesleyan Dr
Norfolk, Virginia 23502-5599

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, parks and recreation studies, social services, communication studies, elementary school teaching, interdisciplinary studies, English.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,433 students, 1,288 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 789 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-550. Math: 450-550.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.