Richmond Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Richmond, Virginia

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

Strayer University
Midlothian, Virginia

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

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

Fortis College
Richmond, 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

ECPI University
Richmond, Virginia

ECPI University has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

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

Empire Beauty Schools
Midlothian, Virginia; Richmond, Virginia

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Richmond, 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: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

ITT Technical Institute
Richmond, 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 - Richmond
7914 Midlothian Tpk
Richmond, Virginia 23235-5250

• Programs: medical assistant, computer services management, various nursing, legal assistant, massage therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 186 students, 279 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Centura College - Richmond
7001 W. Broad St.
Richmond, Virginia 23294

• Programs: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, business management, corrections and criminal justice, computer networking.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 80 students, 117 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Josef's School of Hair Design
1651 E Parham Road
Richmond, Virginia 23228

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mental and social health services, registered nursing, social services, business management, biological and physical sciences, fire-fighting, licensed practical nurse, child care provider.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 12,557 students, 6,883 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Richmond School of Health and Technology
1601 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 320
Richmond, Virginia 23230

• Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, medical coding, surgical tech, pharmacy tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 358 students, 1,072 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Virginia Union University
1500 N Lombardy St
Richmond, Virginia 23220

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: ministry, criminology, social work, psychology, merchandising and sales, teacher ed, journalism, MIS.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,535 students, 1,147 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 707 student capacity.
• Flexibility: 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.

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, Virginia 23227-4536

• Programs: ministry, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 133 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 45 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
8550 Magellan Pkwy #1100
Richmond, Virginia 23227-1149

• Programs: registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 394 students, 351 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education
3401 Brook Rd
Richmond, Virginia 23227

• Programs: ministry, theology, religious education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 370 students, 260 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 130 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, Virginia 23173

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, teacher education, political science, human resources, accounting, psychology, history.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 4,324 students, 3,903 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,742 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 580-680. Math: 590-680. Writing: 590-690.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia Commonwealth University
910 W Franklin St
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2512

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, business, mass communication, registered nursing, social work, criminal justice and administration, medicine, educational administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 31,700 students, 24,897 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 4,986 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-600. Math: 480-590. Writing: 480-580.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.