Founded in 1908 according to the provisions of Ben Franklin's will, the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology is one of Boston's oldest colleges. Situated in the city's historic South End, the institute offers courses such as automotive technology, engineering technology, HVAC and refrigeration, opticianry and pharmacy.
The school's website reports that it currently has 564 students, and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Bunker Hill Community College is one of the largest community colleges in Massachusetts. Founded in 1973, the college boasts two campuses, five satellite locations and over 12,270 enrolled students. Bunker Hill students have access to day, evening, weekend, Web-based and distance learning courses.
The college offers more than 101 certificate and associate degree programs in computer science, education, music, culinary arts, engineering, hospitality and legal studies.
Gibbs College is a private junior college that offers certificates and associate degrees in health care and business administration. Students can train in career-focused subjects like management, fashion merchandising, legal administration, medical billing and coding, medical administration, medical assisting and health information management.
Gibbs is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.
In 1967, Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. founded the Urban College of Boston to help meet the educational needs of Boston's adult community. Training more than 1,200 students per year, the college was chartered in 1993 to grant associate degrees in early childhood education, general studies and human services administration.
Urban College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.