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Studying in Charlotte: A Modern, Vibrant City Offering Quality Education
It's life in the fast lane for anyone who lives in Charlotte--the city's in the heart of NASCAR country and home to the Lowe's Motor Speedway, not to mention Nationwide and and Sprint Cup racing in September.

But, Charlotte is also known for its quality higher education. Schools in Charlotte include numerous public and private secondary institutions, schools with graduate opportunities, and junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutions... continue »

Charlotte Locations at a Glance

1. DeVry University - Charlotte

4521 Sharon Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28006

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2. University of Phoenix - Charlotte Campus

3800 Arco Corporate Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273

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3. The Art Institute of Charlotte

Three LakePointe Plaza
Charlotte, NC 28217

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4. DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Charlotte

4521 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211

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5. TechSkills - Charlotte

4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217

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6. Kaplan College - KHE - Charlotte

6070 East Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28212

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7. Strayer University - South Charlotte

9101 Kings Parade Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273

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8. Strayer University - North Charlotte

8335 IBM Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

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9. Strayer University - Huntersville

13620 Reese Boulevard
Huntersville, NC 28078

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10. ITT Technical Institute - Charlotte

4135 Southstream Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217

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11. TechSkills - Medical - Charlotte

4421 Stuart Andrew Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217

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12. Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

801 W. Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202

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13. Medical Careers Institute - Charlotte

4800 Airport Center Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208

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14. Medical Careers Institute - Concord

124 Floyd Smith Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262

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Campus Programs

DeVry University - Charlotte

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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Bachelor
- Business
  - Bachelor's-Business Administration
  - Bachelor's-Computer Information Systems
  - Bachelor's-Technical Management
- Science & Technology
  - Bachelor's-Computer Information Systems
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University of Phoenix - Charlotte 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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Bachelor
- Business
  - BS in Business/Administration
  - BS in Business/e-Business
  - BS in Business/Management
  - BS in Business/Marketing
  - BS in Management
- Science & Technology
  - BS in Information Technology
Master
- Business
  - MBA
  - MBA - Accounting
  - MBA - Global Management
  - MBA - Health Care Management
  - MBA - Human Resource Management
  - MBA - Marketing
  - MBA - Technology Management
- Health & Medicine
  - MBA - Health Care Management
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The Art Institute of Charlotte

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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Associate
- Art & Design
  - Art of Cooking
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Design
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Interior Design
  - Photography
  - Residential Design
  - Web Design
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Bachelor
- Art & Design
  - Art of Cooking
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Design
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Interior Design
  - Photography
  - Residential Design
  - Web Design
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Certificate
- Art & Design
  - Art of Cooking
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Design
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Interior Design
  - Photography
  - Residential Design
  - Web Design
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Coursework
- Art & Design
  - Art of Cooking
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Design
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Interior Design
  - Photography
  - Residential Design
  - Web Design
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Diploma
- Art & Design
  - Art of Cooking
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Design
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Interior Design
  - Photography
  - Residential Design
  - Web Design
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
Non-Degree - General
- Art & Design
  - Art of Cooking
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Design
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Interior Design
  - Photography
  - Residential Design
  - Web Design
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
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DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Charlotte

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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Certificate
- Business
  - Certificate-Accounting
  - Certificate-Business Administration
  - Certificate-Electronic Commerce Management
  - Certificate-Entrepreneurship
  - Certificate-Financial Analysis
  - Certificate-Human Resource Management
  - Certificate-Information Systems Management
  - Certificate-Network and Communications Management
  - Certificate-Project Management
- Health & Medicine
  - Certificate-Health Services Management
- Science & Technology
  - Certificate-Information Security
  - Certificate-Network and Communications Management
  - Certificate-Wireless Communications
Master
- Business
  - Master's-Accounting and Financial Management
  - Master's-Business Administration
  - Master's-Human Resource Management
  - Master's-Information Systems Management
  - Master's-Network and Communications Management
  - Master's-Project Management
  - Master's-Public Administration
- Law & Public Service
  - Master's-Project Management
- Science & Technology
  - Master's-Network and Communications Management
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TechSkills - Charlotte

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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Certificate
- Art & Design
  - Certified Internet Webmaster Associate
  - Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer
  - Microsoft Certified Application Specialist for Office 2007 (MCAS)
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Windows Vista Configuration (MCTS)
- Business
  - Project Management
- Science & Technology
  - Certified Internet Webmaster Associate
  - Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
  - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  - CompTIA A+
  - CompTIA Linux+
  - CompTIA Network+
  - CompTIA Security+
  - Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer
  - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
  - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
  - Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP-DBA)
  - Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
  - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for MS .NET (MCSD .NET)
  - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: SQL Server 2005 (MCTS)
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Windows Vista Configuration (MCTS)
  - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  - Oracle10g Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA)
  - Oracle9i Certified Associate (OCA)
  - Software Developer Level 1
  - Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
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Kaplan College - KHE - Charlotte

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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Certificate
- Art & Design
  - Certified Internet Webmaster Associate
  - Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer
  - Microsoft Certified Application Specialist for Office 2007 (MCAS)
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Windows Vista Configuration (MCTS)
- Business
  - Project Management
- Science & Technology
  - Certified Internet Webmaster Associate
  - Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
  - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  - Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  - CompTIA A+
  - CompTIA Linux+
  - CompTIA Network+
  - CompTIA Security+
  - Master Certified Internet Webmaster Designer
  - Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD)
  - Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)
  - Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator (MCITP-DBA)
  - Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
  - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
  - Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for MS .NET (MCSD .NET)
  - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: SQL Server 2005 (MCTS)
  - Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist: Windows Vista Configuration (MCTS)
  - Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
  - Oracle10g Certified Professional Database Administrator (OCPDBA)
  - Oracle9i Certified Associate (OCA)
  - Software Developer Level 1
  - Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)
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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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Associate
- Business
  - AA in Accounting
  - AA in Acquisition & Contract Management
  - AA in Business Admin
  - AA in Economics
  - AA in Marketing
  - AA: Accounting
  - AA: Acquisition and Contract Management
  - AA: Business Administration
  - AA: Economics
  - AA: Marketing
- Law & Public Service
  - AA: Criminal Justice
- Liberal Arts
  - AA in General Studies
  - AA: General Studies
- Science & Technology
  - AA in Information Systems
  - AA: Information Systems
Bachelor
- Art & Design
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
  - BS in IS: Web Development
  - BSIS: Web Development
- Business
  - BBA: Acquisition & Contract Management
  - BBA: Acquisition and Contract Management
  - BBA: Banking
  - BBA: E-Business
  - BBA: Finance
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
  - BBA: Human Resource Management
  - BBA: Human Resource Mgmt
  - BBA: Legal Studies
  - BBA: Management
  - BBA: Marketing
  - BS in Accounting
  - BS in Economics
  - BS in International Business
  - BS: Accounting
  - BS: Economics
  - BS: International Business
- Law & Public Service
  - BBA: Legal Studies
  - BS in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - BSCJ: Comupter Security and Forensics
  - BSCJ: Criminal Justice Admin
  - BSCJ: Homeland Security and Emergency Mgt
  - BSCJ: Homeland Security Technology
  - BSIS: Homeland Security and Info Systems
- Liberal Arts
  - BBA: Retail Management
- Science & Technology
  - BS in IS: Computer Security
  - BS in IS: Database Developer
  - BS in IS: Database Management
  - BS in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - BS in IS: Internetworking Technology
  - BS in IS: Networking
  - BS in IS: Programming
  - BS in IS: Security Administration
  - BSIS: Computer Security
  - BSIS: Database Developer
  - BSIS: Database Management
  - BSIS: Homeland Security and Info Systems
  - BSIS: Internetworking Technology
  - BSIS: Networking
  - BSIS: Programming
  - BSIS: Security Administration
Certificate
- Business
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Acquisition
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Human Resource Management
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Management
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Marketing
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Accounting
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Accounting Information Systems
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Controllership
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Taxation
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Accounting
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Accounting Info Sys
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Controllership
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Taxation
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Acquisition
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Human Resource Mgmt
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Management
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Marketing
- Science & Technology
  - Exec Grad Cert in IS: Networking
  - Exec Grad Cert in IS: Software Engineering
  - Exec Grad Cert: IS: Networking
  - Exec Grad Cert: IS: Software Engineering
Diploma
- Art & Design
  - Diploma in IS: Web Development
- Business
  - Diploma in Accounting
  - Diploma in Acquisition & Contract Management
- Law & Public Service
  - Diploma in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
- Science & Technology
  - Diploma in IS: Computer Security
  - Diploma in IS: Database Developer
  - Diploma in IS: Database Management
  - Diploma in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - Diploma in IS: Internetworking Technology
  - Diploma in IS: Networking
  - Diploma in IS: Programming
  - Diploma in IS: Security Administration
Master
- Art & Design
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
- Business
  - Master of Public Admin
  - Masters: Public Administration
  - MBA: Accounting
  - MBA: Acquisition
  - MBA: Finance
  - MBA: Health Services Administration
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
  - MBA: Human Resource Management
  - MBA: Information Systems Management
  - MBA: International Business
  - MBA: Management
  - MBA: Marketing
  - MBA: Project Management
  - MBA: Public Adminstration
  - MS in Professional Accounting: Accounting Info Systems
  - MS in Professional Accounting: Controllership
  - MS in Professional Accounting: Taxation
  - MS: Accounting: Acctg Info Sys
  - MS: Accounting: Controllership
  - MS: Accounting: CPA Prep
  - MS: Accounting: Taxation
- Education
  - M.Ed.: Educational Management
  - M.Ed.: Technology in Education
  - Master of Education: Educational Management
  - Master of Education: Technology in Education
- Health & Medicine
  - Master of Health Services Admin
  - Masters: Health Services Administration
  - MBA: Health Services Administration
- Law & Public Service
  - Master of Public Admin
  - Masters: Public Administration
- Science & Technology
  - MBA: Information Systems Management
  - MSIS: Computer Security Management
  - MSIS: Decisions Support System Management
  - MSIS: Enterprise Resource Management
  - MSIS: Network Management
  - MSIS: Software Engineer Management
  - MSIS: Systems Development Management
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ITT Technical Institute - Charlotte

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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Associate
- Art & Design
  - School of Drafting and Design
- Science & Technology
  - School of Information Technology
- Vocational Programs
  - School of Electronics Technology
Bachelor
- Art & Design
  - School of Drafting and Design
- Business
  - Business Administration
  - Business and Accounting Technology
- Law & Public Service
  - Criminal Justice
- Science & Technology
  - School of Information Technology
- Vocational Programs
  - School of Electronics Technology
Diploma
- Art & Design
  - School of Drafting and Design
- Science & Technology
  - School of Information Technology
- Vocational Programs
  - School of Electronics Technology
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TechSkills - Medical - Charlotte

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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Associate
- Health & Medicine
  - Medical Billing
  - Medical Coding
  - Pharmacy Technician
Diploma
- Health & Medicine
  - Medical Administrative Assisting
  - Medical Transcription
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Johnson & Wales University - Charlotte

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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Associate
- Art & Design
  - Baking & Pastry Arts
  - Culinary Arts
Bachelor
- Art & Design
  - Culinary Arts
  - Food Service Entrepreneurship
  - Food Service Management
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Medical Careers Institute

A degree from Medical Careers Institute prepares you for success in healthcare. Choose between day and evening classes taught in MCI's state-of-the-art teaching labs.
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Associate
- Health & Medicine
  - Medical Administration
  - Medical Administration - Associate
  - Medical Assisting
  - Medical Assisting - Associate
Diploma
- Health & Medicine
  - Practical Nursing
  - Practical Nursing - Diploma
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Things To Do in Charlotte
Students earning degrees in Charlotte are never far from the action. Here are a few top attractions in this bustling city:

•   U.S. National Whitewater Center: The world's premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center
•   Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden: 110 acres of formal gardens
•   NASCAR Hall of Fame: 150,000 square foot facility honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR

Charlotte Nightlife
After a tough week of exams, take in the Charlotte nightlife:
•   Epicenter: Host to a handful of hotspots in Center City
•   Howl at the Moon: A cool piano bar that encourages patrons to sing along
•   Strike City: The next generation of bowling

Charlotte also is home to the Carolina Panthers professional football team and Charlotte Bobcats professional basketball team.

Charlotte Industry
When you graduate from one of the many fine colleges in Charlotte, you'll find major employers at your doorstep. Charlotte has become a major U.S. financial center, and, based on assets, both the nation's second largest and fourth largest financial institutions call the city home. In fact, Charlotte is home to the Bank of America headquarters.

Wherever you decide to go to school in Charlotte, there is a university close by to serve your needs and an exciting city to suit your lifestyle.

North Carolina Metro Areas

Charlotte Facts & Stats

City Website: http://www.charmeck.org/

Area : 629.0 km2 (280.5 mi2)

County: Mecklenburg County

Population (2005): 594359

Area Code: 704

Nickname: "Queen City"

Residents: Charlottean

Sister Cities: Arequipa, Peru (as of 1962); Baoding, People's Republic of China (as of 1987); Krefeld, Germany (as of 1985); Kumasi, Ghana (as of 1995); Limoges, France (as of 1992); Voronezh, Russia (as of 1991); Wroclaw, Poland (as of 1993)

Sports / Basketball: Charlotte Bobcats (NBA), Charlotte Sting (WNBA)

Sports / Football: Carolina Panthers (NFL) - Charlotte

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