New York City Colleges & Universities


New York City: Top-Rated Education in a Vibrant City
New York City is home to some of the most respected schools in the nation, but first-class education is hardly the only thing happening there. From fashion to art to theater to sports to nightlife, New York City offers one of the most diverse educational experiences in the U.S.

New York City History and Facts
Talk about a steal! In 1626, Dutch explorer Peter Minuit purchased the island of Manhattan from the Algonquin tribe with trinkets worth about $24. And, did you know New York City was the U.S. capitol from 1789-1790? Today, more than 26,000 people live in each square mile... continue »

New York Locations at a Glance

  • 1.  DeVry University - Paramus
35 Plaza, 81 E State Rte 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
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  • 2.  DeVry College of New York - Long Island City
3020 Thomson Ave.
Long Island City, NY 11101
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  • 3.  DeVry College of New York - Manhattan
120 W. 45th St.
New York, NY 10036
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  • 4.  University of Phoenix - Jersey City Campus
100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310
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  • 5.  The Art Institute of New York City
75 Varick Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10013
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  • 6.  Dover Business College - Clifton
600 Getty Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011
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  • 7.  Sanford-Brown Institute - Garden City
711 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
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  • 8.  Sanford-Brown Institute - New York
120 E. 16th St, 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10003
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  • 9.  Culinary Academy of New York
154 West 14th St
New York, NY 10011
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  • 10.  Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus
160 E. Route 4
Paramus, NJ 07652
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  • 11.  Lincoln Technical Institute - Union - Automotive
2298 Vauxhall Road
Union, NJ 07083
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  • 12.  Lincoln Technical Institute - Union
2299 Vauxhall Road
Union, NJ 07083
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  • 13.  Lincoln Technical Institute - Queens
15-30 Petracca Place
Whitestone, NY 11357
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  • 14.  Lincoln Technical Institute - Queens - Automotive
15-30 Petracca Place
Whitestone, NY 11357
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  • 15.  CDM Institute - Wayne
40 Galesi Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
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  • 16.  Berdan Institute - Wayne
201 Willowbrook Blvd.
Wayne, NJ 07470
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Campus Programs
  • DeVry University - Paramus

    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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  • DeVry College of New York

    We work closely with industry leaders to build market-driven degree programs. This ensures DeVry University graduates from our five distinguished colleges of study, as well as DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management, are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s global marketplace.

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  • University of Phoenix - Jersey City 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 Art Institute of New York City

    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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  • Dover Business College - Clifton

    Receive real-world business, healthcare, or technology skills at Dover Business College. Receive job placement assistance and practical training to help you launch a successful career.

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  • Sanford-Brown Institute

    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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  • Culinary Academy of New York

    Realize your dream of becoming a chef, caterer, or restaurant manager in just nine months. The Culinary Academy can help make it happen.

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  • Lincoln Technical Institute

    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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  • CDM Institute - Wayne

    Launch a career in business, technology, healthcare, and CAD—fast with real-world training employer’s demand from CDM Institute.

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  • Berdan Institute - Wayne

    The Berdan Institute can give you the skills, confidence and hands-on training you need to succeed in the fast-growing healthcare industry.

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Things To Do in New York City
If you attend college in New York City, it's important to balance your studies with all the city has to offer. When you're not in class--or studying--you'll never find a shortage of things to do in the Big Apple.

Here are a few of NYC's main attractions:
Nightlife: New York City is known as the "city that never sleeps." From after-work hot spots to karaoke bars, the nightlife is 24/7 in NYC. Rooftop clubs and bars are the city's latest trend.

Professional Sports: New York City bosts two NFL football teams, two professional baseball teams, two hockey teams, and two basketball teams. Choose your team loyalty carefully--New Yorkers are fanatical about their sports teams.

Theatre: About 40 theatres currently operate on Broadway. Hundreds of musicals, plays, and comedy shows are at your front door. And, don't forget Off-Broadway productions.

Museums and Culture: The Museum of Modern Art, The Museum of Natural History, and the 9/11 Memorial Preview Site are popular destinations for those looking for a cultural experience.

If you're looking for top notch education in an active and vibrant city, look no further than New York City.
New York Metro Areas
New York Facts & Stats
City Website: http://www.nyc.gov

Area: 468.9 square miles

Boroughs: Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens

Population (2000): 8,104,079 (city proper); 21,766,731 (metropolitan area)

Area Codes: 212, 917, 646, 347

Newspapers: The New York Times, New York Post, New York Daily News, The Village Voice

Nicknames: "The Big Apple"; "The World's Second Home"; "The city that never sleeps"

Official Name: City of New York

Sport / Hockey: New York Rangers, New York Islanders

Sports / Baseball: New York Mets, New York Yankees

Sports / Basketball: New York Knicks (NBA), New York Liberty (WNBA)

Sports / NFL: New York Giants, New York Jets
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