Virginia Beach Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Virginia Beach, 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
Virginia Beach, 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

ECPI University
Virginia Beach, 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

Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Offers training for automotive careers, and also HVAC/Refridgeration training. Based in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

• Programs: Mechanics And Repair, Production Trades
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Medical Careers Institute
Virginia Beach, 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

Centura College - Virginia Beach
2697 Dean Drive, Ste 100
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452-7431

• Programs: medical assistant, criminal justice and safety, business management, legal assistant, massage therapy, computer networking, computer services management, computer hardware tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 1,423 students, 1,669 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Rudy & Kelly Academy of Hair and Nails
5606-8 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462-6120

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 178 students, 159 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Wards Corner Beauty Academy-Virginia Beach
544 Newtown Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

• Programs: cosmetology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 74 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Regent University
1000 Regent University Dr
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education courses, organizational behavior, law, counseling psychology, communication studies, business management, clinical psychology, psychology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 4,115 students, 2,630 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 550 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-608. Math: 460-558. Writing: 470-578.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools School of Practical Nursing
2925 N Landing Rd
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-2499

• Programs: licensed practical nurse.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 23 students, 29 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.