46. Montreat College
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (800) 436-2777
Address: 520 Seventy-seven Center Dr.
47. Pfeiffer University At Charlotte
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 521-9116
Address: 4701 Park Rd.
48. Queens University Of Charlotte Mccoll School Of Business
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 337-2224
Address: 1900 Selwyn Ave.
49. Strayer University
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 587-5360
50. Unc Charlottebelk College Of Business
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 687-2165
Address: 9201 University City Blvd.
51. Wake Forest Universitybabcock Graduate School Of Management
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 365-1717
Address: 6805 Morrison Blvd., Ste. 150
52. Art Institute Of Charlotte
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 357-8020
Address: 2110 Water Ridge Parkway
Description: Founded in 1973, this college offers training in fashion marketing, interior design, graphic design, multimedia and Web design, and culinary arts. Opportunities and benefits include small classes, internships, and financial and employment assistance. Courses of study are available days or evenings and take 18 to 21 months to complete. The college, located in west Charlotte, boasts an excellent graduation and placement rate. It is also approved for veteran’s benefits and vocational rehabilitation.
53. Brookstone College Of Business
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 547-8600
Address: 8307 University Executive Park Dr.
Description: This accredited business college specializes in network technology, computer software and technology, accounting, medical health, and office technology with hands-on experience. About 70 percent of the school’s 200 students are employed full- or part-time. Financial aid, job placement assistance, and federal grants are available.
54. Carolinas College Of Health Sciences
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 355-5043
Address: 1200 Blythe Blvd.
Description: Part of the Carolinas HealthCare System, which operates the region’s largest hospital, Carolinas Medical Center, CCHS educates health-care providers. Students are recent high school graduates, college graduates, and adults in career transition. Study areas include nursing, life support, emergency medical sciences, phlebotomy, medical tech, radiologic tech, and surgical tech.
55. Ecpi College Of Technology
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 399-1010
Address: 4800 Airport Center Parkway
Description: A technical college located near the airport, ECPI offers flexible scheduling, small classes, and quick degree completion for professionals. Programs of study include business system administration, medical administration, medical assisting, practical nursing, computer network technology, IT/Web design, and IT/networking and security management. About 475 students attend classes in Charlotte.
56. King’S College
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 372-0266
Address: 332 Lamar Ave.
Description: King’s College was founded in 1901, making it the oldest business college in the Carolinas. King’s offers a full-time job placement service with contacts throughout the business and professional community. Courses of study include administrative assistant, accounting, computer programming, computer specialist, graphic design, legal secretary, medical-office assistant, paralegal, and travel and hospitality. Associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates are available. Some programs offer on-the-job training.
57. Strayer University
City: Charlotte, NC
Category: Education
Telephone: (704) 499-9200
Description: Strayer University offers higher education programs for working adults in information technology, accounting, and business. Students can earn an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, MBA, master of science, or executive graduate certificate. Originally Strayer’s Business College in Baltimore, the university now has more than 50 campuses, including three in Charlotte. On-campus and online courses are available seven days a week. Strayer’s is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and in 2002 was approved by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to offer classes in Charlotte and Raleigh.