North Houston Colleges

The city of Houston is located in eastern Texas, approximately 160 miles east of the state capital of Austin. According to the Houston Economic Development and Public Policy initiative, also known as the Greater Houston Project, the city is home to 30 colleges and universities with a combined enrollment of around 300,000 students. Prominent Houston-area universities include Rice University, Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. While these institutions are located closer to downtown Houston, several colleges are located north of the city center.
  1. University of Houston

    • The University of Houston (UH) is home to a sprawling urban campus in the city's northern business district. The institution offers a diverse number of degree tracks through their four distinct colleges: the UH College of Business, the UH College of Public Service and the UH College of Sciences and Technology. Four Master of Science (MS) post-graduate programs are also available at the University of Houston. These MS programs include criminal justice, professional writing and technical communication and security management. The university also offers a Master of Arts post-graduate program in teaching.

      University of Houston
      1 Main Street
      Houston, TX 77002
      713-221-8000
      uhd.edu

    Lone Star College--North Harris

    • The Lone Star College system is a publicly funded two-year community college system with branches throughout Texas. Their North Harris Campus is located approximately 10 miles north of the center of Houston. The college grants associate degrees in a variety of subject matter including accounting, economics, facilities management and emergency medical services. The institution also aids high school students in college preparation and offers a wide variety of adult education programs and learning resources for Houston-area youth.

      Lone Star College North Harris
      2700 W.W. Thorne Drive
      Houston, TX 77073
      281-618-5400
      lonestar.edu/NorthHarris.htm

    Houston Community College

    • Founded in 1971, Houston Community College (HCC) offers transfer courses, corporate training and terminal degrees as well as certificate programs at several campus locations, including their Northeast and Northwest campuses. The college has more than 70 areas of study including audio and recording technology, child development and psychology. GED, adult basic education, English as a Second Language and career planning programs are also offered at HCC. The school's Associate of Applied Science degree focuses on technical occupational realms to prepare students with knowledge and training for viable long-term careers.

      Houston Community College
      3100 Main Street
      Houston, TX 77002
      713-718-2000
      hccs.edu

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