Boston Colleges & Universities


Study in a Center of Learning

Schools in Boston, Massachusetts sit amid a city of unprecedented culture, entertainment, and diversity. The dozens of colleges in Boston make the area a leader in research, medicine, technology, finance, engineering, and more. You don't have to study history to know of Boston's key role in American Independence; this rich history is a source of pride for Bostonians. This pride is at the heart of the city's greatness... continue »

Boston Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  University of Phoenix - Boston Campus
100 Grossman Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
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  • 2.  The New England Institute of Art
10 Brookline Place West
Brookline, MA 02445
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  • 3.  Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Boston
215 First Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
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  • 4.  Kaplan Career Institute - Boston
  • 5.  Gibbs College - Boston
126 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
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  • 6.  ITT Technical Institute - Boston South
333 Providence Highway
Norwood, MA 02062
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  • 7.  ITT Technical Institute - Boston North
10 Forbes Road
Woburn, MA 01801
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  • 8.  The Career Institute of American Intl College - Braintree
Granite Plaza
Braintree, MA 02184
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  • 9.  The Career Institute of American Intl College - Cambridge
186 Alewife Brook Parkway
Cambridge, MA 02138
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  • 10.  The Career Institute of American Intl College - Woburn
10 State Street
Woburn, MA 01801
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  • 11.  Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville
5 Middlesex Ave
Somerville, MA 02145
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  • 12.  The Salter School - Malden
2 Florence Street
Malden, MA 02148
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  • 13.  The Salter School - Tewksbury
515 Woburn Street
Tewksbury, MA 01876
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  • 14.  Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts - Waltham
282 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
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  • 15.  Everest Institute - Brighton
1505 Commonwealth Ave.
Brighton, MA 02135
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  • 16.  Everest Institute - Chelsea
70 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
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Campus Programs
  • University of Phoenix - Boston Campus

    With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you’re seeking an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work—and much sooner than you might expect.

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  • The New England Institute of Art

    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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  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Boston

    Prepare for your culinary career at Le Cordon Bleu Schools. Choose from quality programs in Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie & Baking, or Hospitality & Restaurant Management.

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  • Kaplan Career Institute - Boston

    Kaplan Career Institute provides affordable, career-focused programs designed to meet the demands of your busy life. Choose from flexible day or evening classes.

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  • Gibbs College - Boston

    Secure your future with the right education. For years, Gibbs College in Boston, MA, has been providing high-quality academic programs. Earn your associate degree or certificate in as little as 18 months and take advantage of extensive career planning and placement assistance.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

    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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  • The Career Institute of American International College

    Take the fast track to a computer and technology career. The Career Institute of American International College offers highly competitive certificate programs in IT, Web Development and Medical Information Technology.

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  • Lincoln Technical Institute - Somerville

    Lincoln Technical Institute provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors.  Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.

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  • The Salter School

    Take advantage of The Salter’s School’s career-focused education and get on track to a new career in the technology or medical services field.

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  • Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts - Waltham

    Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts is one of the nation’s leading centers to study digital arts. Choose from several career-track programs.

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  • Everest Institute

    Take your career to a whole new level with training from Everest Institute. Programs are available in business, healthcare, or legal studies.

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Earning Degrees in Boston
What can students do in Boston? Those earning degrees in Boston would say the better question is what can students not do in Boston? Besides studying and researching in among the country's most impressive libraries, students attending colleges in Boston find plenty to do, including:
  •   Concerts, Festivals, & Parades organized by the Mayor's Office of Arts and other organizations.
  •   Free/discounted activities for students, including museums, parks, and historical sites.
  •   Performances in parks, including music, theatre, and big screen movies.
  •   Book talks, including from big name authors.
  •   Sports events, including Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots games.
  •   Thriving nightlife, including bars, restaurants, and music venues.

For a big city, Boston also experiences a low crime rate, for both residents and students attending schools in Boston. The Boston Police Department's collaboration with neighborhood groups and organizations have helped to greatly reduce violent crimes over the past decade. A lower crime rate means not only safer streets, but also a more thriving economy. Major corporations, especially high-tech companies and medical centers, contribute to the city's stance as a center for learning and advancement.
Massachusetts Metro Areas
Boston Facts & Stats
City Website: http://www.cityofboston.gov/

Area : 89.6 mi2 / 232.1 km2

County: Suffolk County

Citizens: Bostonians

Population (2000): 589,141 (city) ; 5.8 million (metro)

Area Code: 617

Nicknames: "City on the Hill"; "Beantown"; "The Hub"; "Hub of the Universe"; "The Athens of America"; "Puritan City"; "The Cradle of Liberty"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Carolina: John Adams (second President of the United States); John Quincy Adams (sixth President of the United States); John F. Kennedy (Massachusetts senator and 35th President of the United States)

Historical Bostonians: Samuel Adams (American Revolution patriot); Crispus Attucks (American Revolution patriot); Ralph Waldo Emerson (American essayist); Benjamin Franklin (American printer, journalist, publisher, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, scientist, librarian, diplomat and inventor)

Sport / Hockey: Boston Bruins (NHL)

Sports / Baseball: Boston Red Sox (MLB)

Sports / Basketball: Boston Celtics (NBA)
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