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Tempe Residents rank among the most educated in the
metropolitan area. More than 40 percent of Tempe's residents older than 25
hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Another 14 percent have a graduate
degree. This means that businesses looking for well-informed, well-trained
employees will like find them in Tempe. With more than a dozen trade
schools, colleges and universities within Tempe, employers will have no
problem helping their workers continue their education.
Arizona State University
Tempe is home to the main campus of Arizona State University. With about
49,000 students and 12,000 employees, the university brings research,
advanced education and new businesses to Tempe. Visit
www.asu.edu
 Bachelors,
Masters and Ph.D. programs are available at the university's colleges, which
include: Barrett Honors College, College of Architecture and Environmental
Design, College of Education, Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering, College
of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Nursing, College of
Public Programs, Division of Undergraduate Academic Services (DUAS),
Graduate College, Herberger College of Fine Arts, and the W.P. Casey School
of Business.
Maricopa Community College District
Headquartered in Tempe, these twelve colleges in Maricopa County offer six
degree programs, including Associate in Arts (AA); Associate in Science
(AS); Associate in Applied Science (AAS); Associate in Business (ABus);
Associate in General Studies (AGS); and Associate in Transfer Partnership
(ATP). Certificates of Completion are offered in diverse occupational areas.
At the end of an academic year, the colleges award more than 4,000 degrees
and 10,000 certificates. These colleges are nationally recognized for
providing courses tailored to area businesses.
New School for the Arts
Now located in Tempe, New School for the Arts is a tuition-free visual and
performing arts charter high school serving 17 Phoenix-area communities. NSA
integrates a dynamic college preparatory curriculum with innovative arts
training. NSA prepares students for a higher education and for a career in
the arts.
Rio Salado College
A two-year college, Rio Salado offers programs in general education designed
to get students ready for a major university. Programs in dental hygiene and
associate degrees are also available at this college headquartered in Tempe.
Rio Salado College is known as the college without walls because it holds
classes in so many locations throughout the metropolitan area.
University of Phoenix
More than 100 campuses nationwide, University of Phoenix provides bachelor
and masters degrees in business, technology, education, nursing, health
care, management, counseling, and criminal justice, among others. This
university primarily serves working adults.
Arizona School of Massage Therapy
In these days of high stress and hectic schedules, massage therapists are in
high demand across the country. The Arizona School of Massage Therapy is
part of the renowned Utah School of Massage program, offering five schools
across the country. Programs in Professional Development,
Anatomy/Physiology, Advanced Cranial Sacral Therapy, Neurology, Sports
Nutrition and Spa Management are available.
Collins College
Operating for more than 20 years, Collins College specialize in training
graphic designers and computer animation experts. Degree programs include
Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Multimedia, Web Page Design, Computer
Graphics, Animation, Computer Network Technology, Game Design, and Media
Arts, Film and HDTV and Motion Graphics and Visual FX. It is one of the
nations largest schools of its king.
Lamson Junior College
Certifications for those interested in business, legal studies, accounting,
or the medical field are available at Lamson College. This school trains
paralegals, medical assistants and other support staff. Conveniently located
on Scottsdale Road, just north of SU and Loop 202 in Tempe, Lamson College
has day and evening programs. The college has been training working since
1889.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Learn the latest in Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, Oracle, Linux, Novell, Lotus,
internet security and internet design at the Tempe location of New Horizons
Computer Learning Center. With more than 160 branches across the country. It
is easy to offer national opportunities to employees.
Ottawa University
Ottawa University, with several campuses in and around Tempe, offers high
quality liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered
community integrating faith, learning and life. The University serves
students of traditional age, adult learners and organizations through
undergraduate and graduate programs.
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and
Health Sciences
A graduate school, the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health
Sciences prepares graduates for a wide range of career opportunities
including primary care doctors, medical and natural product industry
consulting,
 medical and herbal sales/marketing and scientific research and
writing. Students must have a bachelor degree with a substantial course load
in sciences before applying. The college has been in Tempe since 1992.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Tempe is known as a center for creative thinking and alternative lifestyles.
The city welcomes new forms of knowledge as well as very old ones. Those
interested can get an Associates Degree in Occupational Studies for
Mind/Body Transformational Psychology or Holistic Healthcare. Learn how to
teach yoga or become a massage therapist, nutritionist hypnotherapist or
aroma therapist. State licensing is part of the curriculum.
University of Advancing Computer Technology
University of Advancing Computer Technology offers associate, bachelor, and
masters degrees as well as industry certifications in today's most cutting
edge technology. Software engineering, multimedia, technology commerce and
applied technology programs are offered. |
