Henderson Colleges & Universities


Attending School in Henderson, the "City of Destiny"
Henderson, Nevada had humble beginnings as a supplier of magnesium in America's World War II effort. Yet President Kennedy's prediction that Henderson was a "city of destiny" seems to have come true. Today, it's the second largest city in Nevada, and one of the West's best-situated cities for business and career growth... continue »

Henderson Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  DeVry University - Henderson (Las Vegas)
2490 Paseo Verde Parkway
Henderson, NV 86429
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  • 2.  The Art Institute of Las Vegas
2350 Corporate Circle
Henderson, NV 89074
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  • 3.  DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Henderson (Las Vegas)
2490 Paseo Verde Parkway
Henderson, NV 89074
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  • 4.  IADT - Las Vegas
2495 Village View Drive
Henderson, NV 89074
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  • 5.  Kaplan College - KHE - Las Vegas
3535 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89102
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  • 6.  ITT Technical Institute - Henderson
168 N Gibson Road
Henderson, NV 89014
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  • 7.  Carrington College - Las Vegas
5740 S Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
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Campus Programs

  • DeVry University - Henderson (Las Vegas)

    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 Las Vegas

    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 - Henderson (Las Vegas)

    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 - Las Vegas

    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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  • Kaplan College - KHE - Las Vegas

    Don't wait another day to take the next step forward in your career. Kaplan College can give you the real-world knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your chosen field.

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  • ITT Technical Institute - Henderson

    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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  • Carrington College - Las Vegas

    Carrington College has helped over 45,000 graduates realize their dream of a career in healthcare. Now it's your turn. Choose from seven conveniently located campuses.

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An Oasis for Business
The year-round abundance of sunshine and proximity to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead make Henderson an attractive place to live. It's just minutes from the glitz of the Las Vegas Strip, and all the rich urban experiences college students might want. Yet Henderson has the charms you might find in a much smaller city. All this combined with one of the country's most business-friendly tax structures has led many businesses to locate here, including major operations of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Ford Motor Credit, Toyota Financial and Levi Strauss & Company, for example. Students earning business degrees in Henderson may find abundant opportunities.

Southern Nevada is also an important region for health care. Five new hospitals have opened here in the last five years, and two more are on the way. That combined with three cutting-edge medical education and research facilities mean that those earning medical degrees in Henderson may have numerous educational, clinical, and research opportunities here.

Additionally, tourism is Nevada's biggest industry, so those pursuing degrees in hospitality, resort management, or related fields will find that this is an excellent place to begin their careers.

Outstanding Recreation
Nationally recognized for its outstanding parks and recreation system, Henderson has 49 developed parks, over 11 miles of trails, seven golf courses, and Nevada's only scenic bird preserve. And if it's arts and culture you crave, you'll like that Henderson has the largest outdoor amphitheatre in Nevada, and Southern Nevada's largest art festival.
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