The Huntersville branch of the Strayer University network is situated on Reese Boulevard near Interstate 77. It offers both bachelor's and master's degrees in a range of academic fields including accounting, criminal justice, health services administration and public information.
The Strayer University organization originated in Baltimore in 1892, but has expanded to a vast university network offering adult education at more than 80 campuses in the United States.
Central Piedmont Community College was formed after the 1963 merger of Mecklenburg College and the Central Industrial Education Centre. As of 2010, the college offered more than 100 degree, diploma and certification programs in a wide range of subjects.
The college offers certificates in dental hygiene, diesel mechanics and horticultural technology as well as more traditional vocational qualifications. The Huntersville campus of the college is located on Verhoeff Drive, near Andrew Jackson Highway.
Davidson College is located north of Huntersville in Davidson, North Carolina. The college was established in 1837 by Presbyterians and has developed a reputation as one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the country.
It serves the needs of 1,920 students and has pioneered the use of grants rather than loans in financial aid packages, helping to ensure that students graduate from the institution with a minimal amount of debt.
Davidson offers a broad spectrum of courses, ranging from anthropology and political science to theater and classics. It is also offers language courses in Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish.
The University of North Carolina is situated southeast of Huntersville in Charlotte, it is one of the newer campuses of UNC (founded in the 1700s) and has been in existence since 1946. The Charlotte campus covers 1,000 acres and caters to the needs of 25,000 students. The campus offers over 90 degree courses including classes in biochemistry, Asian studies and marketing.