San Francisco Colleges & Universities


Attending schools in San Francisco can give any student a diverse experience unlike any other. San Francisco started out as a small fishing town, but when the gold rush started hundreds of people poured into San Francisco and by 1852 more than 35,000 people lived there. The gold rush transformed the small fishing village into a major metropolitan, almost overnight. Today it is home to more than 800,000 people from all different ethnic backgrounds. Due to its location San Francisco thrives on trade and shipping. It is also an important financial market, with some of the country's largest banks. The high technology industry of medical science is a recent industry that has grown due to medical research... continue »

San Francisco Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  DeVry University - Daly City
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94014
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  • 2.  DeVry University - San Francisco
455 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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  • 3.  The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
1170 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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  • 4.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Daly City
2001 Junipero Serra Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94014
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  • 5.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - San Francisco
455 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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  • 6.  California Culinary Academy
625 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
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  • 7.  TechSkills - Oakland
436 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
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  • 8.  Argosy University San Francisco Bay Area
1005 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
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  • 9.  National Holistic Institute - Emeryville
5900 Hollis Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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  • 10.  TechSkills - Medical - Oakland
436 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
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  • 11.  Golden Gate University - San Francisco

San Francisco, CA 94105
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  • 12.  Carrington College California - Emeryville
1400 65th Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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  • 13.  Carrington College California - San Leandro
15555 E. 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94578
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  • 14.  Heald College - Hayward
25500 Industrial Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545
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  • 15.  Heald College - San Francisco
350 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
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Campus Programs
  • DeVry University

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • California Culinary Academy

    Prepare for an appetizing career in the culinary field in as little as 18 months at California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. Study coursework included in the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Program, which combines classical French techniques with innovative American technology. You can also learn the essential business skills you’ll need to succeed in this competitive field.

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  • TechSkills - Oakland

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • Argosy University San Francisco Bay Area

    At Argosy University/San Francisco Bay Area we prepare individuals for careers that make a difference, whether in business, education, or psychology. Learn how you can make a difference in your life, and the lives of others.

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  • National Holistic Institute - Emeryville

    Train for your career in massage therapy at National Holistic Institute, the largest school of massage therapy in California.

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  • TechSkills - Medical - Oakland

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • Golden Gate University - San Francisco

    Advance your career with a certificate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree from Golden Gate University. We’ve educated working professionals just like you for more than 100 years.

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  • Carrington College California

    Carrington College California offers the programs that can help you begin a new career. Choose from Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems.

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  • Heald College

    Heald College offers 18-month associate degree programs that will prepare you for a career in Business, Technology, or Healthcare. Small class sizes, hands-on instruction.

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Things To Do In San Francisco
During your free time from studying, it may be hard to decide what to do because San Francisco has so much history. Some of the great places to visit in the city include:
  •   Fisherman's Wharf
  •   Golden Gate Bridge
  •   China Town
  •   Haight-Ashbury
  •   Union Square
  •   Golden Gate Park
  •   Cable Car Rides
  •   Alcatraz Island
  •   Lombard Street

San Francisco is also home to many great museums and architecture. You can also experience wonderful theater and opera in the city.

You can also enjoy a day of baseball with the famous San Francisco Giants baseball team. San Francisco is also home to the professional football team the San Francisco 49ers.

San Francisco has wonderful shopping with world famous fashion designers as well as everyday labels for those who are on a budget. You can also enjoy the wonderful dining in San Francisco from homemade Italian to fresh seafood. The nightlife in San Francisco ranges from music clubs to hip hop to laid back bars and pubs.

San Francisco will give you an educational experience both inside and outside of the classroom.
San Francisco Facts & Stats
City Website: http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/

Area: 231.9 square miles

County: San Francisco County, CA

Population (2003): 751,682 (city proper); 7,533,384 (metro area)

Area Codes: 415 (San Francisco), 510 (Oakland), and 408, 650 and 831 (Greater Bay Area, including San Jose)

Elevation: 65 feet

Newspaper: San Francisco Chronicle/San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco Business Times

Nickname: "City by the Bay"; "Golden Gate City"; "Baghdad by the Bay"; "Everybody's Favorite City"

Sports Teams: San Francisco Giants (Baseball), San Francisco 49ers (NFL)