St. Petersburg Colleges & Universities


College Students Savor Fun in the Sun in St. Petersburg, Florida
Clocking in over 360 days of sunshine each year, cheery St. Petersburg bears little resemblance to the chilly Russian city from which it took its name. This Florida hot spot has long been known as a preferred destination and home base for travelers and students who love to bask in the sun. Nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg is a paradise for college students looking for a place that offers plenty of outdoor recreation and a bustling nightlife... continue »

St. Petersburg Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  DeVry University - Tampa East Center
6700 Lakeview Center Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
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  • 2.  DeVry University - Tampa Bay
3030 North Rocky Point Drive West
Tampa, FL 33607
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  • 3.  The Art Institute of Tampa
Parkside at Tampa Bay Park
Tampa, FL 33614
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  • 4.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Tampa Bay
3030 North Rocky Point Drive West
Tampa, FL 33607
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  • 5.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Tampa East Center
6700 Lakeview Center Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
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  • 6.  IADT - Tampa
5104 Eisenhower Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33634
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  • 7.  TechSkills - Tampa
206 S. Hoover Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33609
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  • 8.  Argosy University Tampa
Parkside at Tampa Bay Park
Tampa, FL 33614
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  • 9.  Keiser University - Tampa
5225 Memorial Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33634
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  • 10.  Sanford-Brown Institute - Tampa
5701 East Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33610
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  • 11.  Strayer University - Tampa Westshore
4902 Eisenhower Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33634
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  • 12.  Strayer University - Tampa East
6302 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33619
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  • 13.  South University Campus - Tampa
4401 North Himes Ave.
Tampa, FL 33614
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  • 14.  ITT Technical Institute - Tampa
4809 Memorial Highway
Tampa, FL 33634
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  • 15.  TechSkills - Medical - Tampa

Tampa, FL 33609
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  • 16.  Southwest Florida College - Tampa
3910 Riga Blvd
Tampa, FL 33619
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  • 17.  Central Florida College - Largo
6565 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33771
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  • 18.  Gulf Coast College
3910 US Hwy. 301 North
Tampa, FL 33619
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  • 19.  Sunstate Academy - Clearwater
2525 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33765
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  • 20.  Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
1218 Court Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
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  • 21.  Ultimate Medical Academy - Tampa
9309 N. Florida Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
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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 Tampa

    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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  • IADT - Tampa

    Prepare for a creative career in design, technology or business at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Convenient campus locations across the United States.

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  • TechSkills - Tampa

    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 Tampa

    At Argosy University/Tampa 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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  • Keiser University - Tampa

    Get into a career you love with a degree from Keiser University. Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Medical Assisting, Technology, Paralegal, Business, and Criminal Justice. Our programs focus on your needs and goals. Earn your degree and benefit from our extensive career placement assistance.

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  • Sanford-Brown Institute - Tampa

    Sanford-Brown Institute offers a wide range of career-track programs in the field of health care. Choose from 15 convenient campus locations nationwide.

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  • Strayer University

    Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.

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  • South University Campus - Tampa

    Make the most of your potential with a quality education from South University. Earn your degree online, on your own timetable, or at one of our five convenient campus locations.

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  • ITT Technical Institute - Tampa

    With over 100 campuses 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.

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  • TechSkills - Medical - Tampa

    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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  • Southwest Florida College - Tampa

    Since 1974, Southwest Florida College has been helping students start the careers they want. With campuses in Tampa and Fort Myers, we offer state-of-the-art facilities, expert instructors and excellent job placement programs. Click here to learn more about our programs in Business, Technology, Medicine, Design and Law.

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  • Central Florida College - Largo

    Give yourself the competitive advantage you need to launch a successful new career at Central Florida College. Our programs help students develop their skills and a professional image.

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  • Gulf Coast College

    Earn your degree or diploma in less than two years at Gulf Coast College. Programs include Medical Assisting, Health Information Management, Practical Nursing, or Aesthetic Skincare.

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  • Sunstate Academy - Clearwater

    Get the knowledge and hands-on training you need to start a satisfying career as a professional stylist or manicurist at Sunstate Academy, a Redkin Premier School.

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  • Ultimate Medical Academy

    Ultimate Medical Academy can help train you for a rewarding and meaningful healthcare career in as little as seven weeks. Financial aid is available for qualified students.

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A Service-Based Economy Adds High-Tech and High Finance Jobs
Although St. Petersburg's economy has long been driven by the hospitality and tourism industries, growth in the 1970s and 1980s saw the addition of thousands of new jobs clustered in sectors such as marine sciences, the financial industry, manufacturing, and information technology. Opportunities in the health care industry are also widespread. For college students attending schools in St. Petersburg, entry-level jobs in restaurants, hotels, and other service-industry sectors abound.

Living It Up in St. Petersburg
If you're the type of person who likes to have a wide and varied slate of social activities from which to choose, St. Petersburg is a great place to spend your college years. From lazy days sunbathing on the beach to professional sports, there's never a dull moment for students in the area. Popular St. Petersburg attractions include:
  •   Contemplating surrealism at the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum
  •   Attending the annual Mainsail Arts Festival
  •   Taking in a professional baseball, football, or hockey game in nearby Tampa Bay
  •   Hitting the links at one of several area golf courses
  •   Cheering on participants in the 456-mile yacht race, the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and Regatta Del Sol al Sol

For active college students who want to combine studying with plenty of fun in the sun, schools in St. Petersburg are definitely worthy of consideration.
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