Founded in 1889, this four-year college offers a wide array of academic programs, including post-graduate and doctoral. Its sports teams are Division I, and enrollment, as of 2009 (the most recent year for this statistic), was 9,973 undergraduate and 2,175 graduate students. It boasts a high graduation success rate, as 96 percent of its alumni are either immediately employed or in graduate school.
Aims is a two-year college that was founded in 1967. Many certificates and degrees are offered -- more than 125 -- including the associate's degree. Admission is open and public, and the school is known for its programs in nursing, security and law enforcement. It has a media program, and has three campus newspapers and magazines.
This small cosmetology college has open enrollment. It is a comprehensive, for- profit institution that covers all things beauty related. Salon management, esthetics and manicuring are covered, and certificates are offered in all of them. According to its mission statement, the school strives to stay informed about current fashion and beauty trends to best prepare its students for the field of cosmetology.
This academy is a for-profit institution that doesn't accept all who apply. Up to 32 therapy and counseling programs are offered, but the most common major is massage therapy. The enrollment is mostly comprised of the students in the 18-to-30 age bracket, and the school says it has a high graduation rate.