Design and Visual Communications, General

Do you find yourself interested in a number of art disciplines, unable to choose just one to focus on? If so, the design and visual communications major might be for you. Not only will you get a chance to learn about many types of arts, you will also have the choice to specialize if you do find an area that really speaks to you. Learning to communicate effectively through artistic mediums is central to the design and visual communications major. Classes will include different design and communication theories, art, and even specialized topics like illustration or interior design. Career opportunities exist in a number of areas. You may find yourself working for an advertising agency, film or video production company, public relations firm, or graphic design firm. Other graduates further their education so they can teach at the elementary or high school level.

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Capital Community College is a 2-year institution in Hartford, the only one in Connecticut’s capital city. With over 45 countries represented in its student body, CCC is home to the Center for Language and Culture, which hosts diverse events as well...

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As a public 2-year institution located in the heart of Minnesota’s largest city, Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. Thanks to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, students who...

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I consider to continue my education at Minneapolis Community and Technical College because it is affordable, great location, and good reputation. It offers what I want to pursue in. I will take generals there then transfer to University.

” – Tashi from Columbia Heights, MN
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Northern Essex Community College is a 2-year institution serving both northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. NECC offers associate degrees in 14 academic departments as well as innovative programs such as learning communities...

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Northern Essex Community College encompasses a diversified body of students. The professors at N.E.C.C. are encouraging, challenge the students and really care. I have attended Northern Essex Community College on a part-time basis for several years...

” – Stephanie from Haverhill, MA
Pacific Northwest College of Art

Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) empowers artists and designers to reimagine what art and design can do in the world. We're a private non-profit AICAD fine art and design college, founded in 1909 in Portland, Oregon. We offer eleven Bachelor...

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It's a pretty great school. There aren't many students so the community is pretty close. The teachers are always willing to help and give great advice.

” – Jazmine from Maywood, CA
Mount St. Joseph University

Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic liberal arts college in the Cincinnati area. The Mount offers undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic majors and several degrees can be completed in 3 years. As a...

Mount St. Joseph University

Founded in 1920 by the Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Joseph University is a Catholic liberal arts college in the Cincinnati area. The Mount offers undergraduate degrees in over 40 academic majors and several degrees can be completed in 3 years. As a...

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When I first came to Mount Saint Joseph, I felt uncomfortable and unconfident because I didn't know a lot about the field I was studying. Luckily for me the professors are kind and respect students and will do anything to help them succeed. Its not...

” – Courtney from Cincinnati, OH
Saint Ambrose University

A St. Ambrose University education equips you like no other — because St. Ambrose is a university like no other. 

 

Relentlessly committed to our students, we provide a private college experience that ignites transformation. We offer more than 60...

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The small student to teacher ratio will be great. Offer may different types of programs.

” – Jacqueline from Bartlett, IL
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Featuring an educational model that combines traditional classroom approaches with hands-on ministry in area churches, The King’s University is an evangelical institution with a main campus in the northern Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Affiliated with...

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Gateway Community College is the largest 2-year community college in Connecticut. GCC offers over 90 degrees and certificates and career-track programs in four departments. Workforce training is available at the Gateway Resource Education and...

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I'm learning PLENTY!!! Believe me. (It's all good!)
Even though it's just a community college, don't expect things to be so easy. The professors here really *work* their students, and for good reason too -- they want to see their students SUCCEED...

” – Lysette from New Haven, CT
CUNY New York City College of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology is a public institution located in the Brooklyn borough. The school offers professional certifications as well as bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. CUNY New York City College of Technology provides tech...

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I haven't started the credit course classes but I attended the summer classes. The professors really know how to teach you. If your professor isn't the best teacher then there is a tutor who will work with you until you understand your work. You will...

” – Kristine from Brooklyn, NY
California College of the Arts

Founded in 1907, California College of the Arts is a Bay Area-based school of art and design with campuses in San Francisco and Oakland. CCA is home to 22 undergraduate programs in core disciplines of Architecture, Fine Arts, Design, and Humanities...

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I am deeply passionate about art. I have been drawing since i was a baby, and my love for creating has only grown since then. My technical skills were sub par prior to attending CCA. In my first semester i learned how to draw, how to REALLY draw. it...

” – Matthew from Oakland, CA
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Founded in 1872, Maryville University of Saint Louis is a 4-year private school in the St. Louis metro area. Maryville grants undergraduate degrees in over 65 academic majors featuring a comprehensive liberal arts and professional curriculum. In...

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The faculty and staff of Maryville University provide a great opportunity to learn and achieve more. They want you to do great in the path that you have chosen. Even if you struggle with a subject there are student aides there to provide help along...

” – Rebecca from Warrenton, MO
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Finger Lakes Community College is a 2-year community college affiliated with SUNY. FLCC offers courses in over 50 departments as well as eight fully-accredited online degree programs. The Finger Lakes athletic department features men’s and women’s...

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finger lakes community college is a great place to start your education path in college and earn a degree. they have campuses in 3 different counties making it easy to find classes that fit your needs and schedule. so far, my experience has been...

” – Hannah from Williamson, NY
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Founded in an elementary school basement, Bates Technical College has grown to become a 2-year technical institution with three locations in Tacoma. Bates is home to 16 academic areas of study conferring degrees and certificates including...

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I love going to Bates Technical College and am very happy with my choice. The classes are great, they teach me exactly what is going on in the field that I have chosen. The teachers are great and really try to be honest and straight to the point with...

” – Bradley from Tacoma, WA
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San Diego Miramar College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of California. The campus features a number of resource facilities for students to utilize, such as the Academic Success Center, which offers independent study spaces...

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miramar college has fantastic teachers and staff. the new campus, which is still in progress, is convenient with most classes in the same building. also the classes are not packed.

” – Catherine from Poway, CA
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Central Georgia Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Warner Robins, with satellite campuses in Macon and Milledgeville, and eight academic centers throughout the region. CGTC offers over 200 associate’s degree, certificate...

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I hear from a nurse that this is the best place to learn in the health field

” – Brenda from Peachtree City, GA
Austin Community College District

Austin Community College district is a 2-year institution based in Austin, Texas. ACC offers associate degrees and professional certification programs. High school students can sign up for dual-credit programs and earn college credit while working on...

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I have been learning a lot in my speech class, because I haven't had a speech class since the 8th grade. My teacher, Michelle Syltie, is fun and helpful in everything. However, my government class with Charles Miles is more of a repeat of all of my...

” – Erin from Austin, TX
Columbus College of Art and Design

Founded in 1879, The Columbus College of Art & Design is one of the oldest art and design colleges in the United States. With a campus adjacent to the Columbus Museum of Art, CCAD confers bachelor’s degrees in 12 artistic fields of study such as...

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I thought learning foundation classes would have been a hassle when I first came to the school. But after now finishing my first year I couldn't have been happier. Most of the basic information (such as color theory or art history) is really...

” – Amanda from West Chester, OH
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

The sense of calm you feel driving down The Avenue at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is unlike any other. At The Woods, you find more than hands-on, student-centered learning – you’ll find your family. With a 13 to 1 student/faculty ratio, your...

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A 'Wonderful' campus or online experience for women! The staff, Sister's, and fellow classmates are always willing to give a helping hand. The beautiful off-road campus compels you to become one with yourself and future goals.

” – Amy from Clinton, IN
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Augusta Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Georgia. Along with the main campus in Augusta, the college also maintains satellite campuses in Thomson, Grovetown, and Waynesboro. Academics at Augusta Tech feature small...

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augusta tech is an affordable college. yes, it's sorta old and classrooms are really outdated, but for the money well worth it. professors are informative and supportive.

” – Melissa from Augusta, GA
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With campus a short drive from Mendocino National Forest, Mendocino College is a 2-year community college in northern California. Mendocino is home to 53 associate degree fields of study and 34 certificate-granting programs. For students interested...

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Yes I hope

” – Laura from Kelseyville, CA
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Mohave Community College is a 2-year institution with four campuses serving northwest Arizona and surrounding counties in Nevada, Utah, and California. MCC offers degrees and certificates in over 60 academic programs. Students in MCC’s Dental Hygiene...

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This school has small class sizes that provide a more one-on-one feeling that allows professors to get to know the students and really provide insight into all of their courses.

” – Michelle from AZ
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Western Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Degree-seeking students attending Western have the option to enroll in both associate’s degree programs and apprenticeship programs in order to prepare for...

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Western is a great school with awesome hands on labs where you get the best hands on training and the time needed to learn at your own pace. The faculty and staff are all professional and willing to help you out with anything you need and are...

” – Scott from La Crescent, MN
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Hodges University is a private school in southwestern Florida. The Hodges campus is comprised of five schools that award 18 bachelor’s degrees and 15 associate degrees. Hodges’ immersive ESL program attracts students from over 25 countries. All...

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Hodges University is incredibly well-operated and negotiable. They work with you to come up with whatever is best for you and your life. Hodges University actually cares.

” – Jordan from Nashville, GA
Great Basin College

Founded in 1967, Great Basin College is a public institution located in Elko, Nevada. Along with its traditional classes, the college also offers a wide variety of fully online degree programs. The campus of GBC, including its 20 satellite facilities...

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Great Basin College is the perfect transition college for people looking to go back to school or go to college for the first time.

” – Louden from Elko, NV
Texas State Technical College

Texas State Technical College is a 2-year technical and vocational institution with ten campuses throughout Texas. Among the college’s over 65 degree and certificate granting programs, TSTC offers numerous renewable energy-related courses such as...

Graceland University-Lamoni

Graceland University Lamoni is a private, 4-year institution established in Decatur County, Iowa. The Lamoni campus offers programs in over 50 major and minor fields of study, including a number of paraprofessional programs. All undergraduate...

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Graceland University is the only school of it's kind. The housing system makes it impossible to be friendless, the teachers make all of your answers feel heard, and the memories gained from campus activities will be with you a lifetime.

” – Jessica from Grain Valley, MO
York Technical College

York Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Along with its main campus, the college also maintains satellite facilities in Chester and Fort Mill. The college offers a variety of credit programs...

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I am in the Nursing program and have learned a great deal.

” – Tonia from Rock Hill, SC
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Cecil College is a public, 2-year institution established on a rural, 170-acre campus in North East, Maryland. Cecil offers over 90 associate degree and certificate programs, with flexible learning options including Accelerated Studies, eLearning...

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This college is beautiful and they have a wide range of courses for students to take no matter what your major is.

” – Jasmine from Elkton, MD
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MCA gives an individualized education. Great for people who prefer a small classroom and teachers that actually care about you. More conceptually based than most other art colleges.

” – Elena from Memphis, TN
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Central Virginia Community College is a 2-year institution serving four counties with a main campus in Lynchburg. CVCC grants associate degrees and certificates from eight academic departments, including degrees in General Studies and Liberal Arts...

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It is an ideal college for commuting. The professors are very understanding. The choice of classes are a good selection.

” – James from Spout Spring, VA
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Northwest State Community College is a 2-year college with a main campus and two satellite locations in northwestern Ohio. NSCC is home to 70 degree and certificate programs as well as over 300 non-credit classes. As a rural institution, Northwest...

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Northwest State has been the best move I have ever made in my life so far. The classes are small so personal time with teachers is outstanding. Northwest welcomes students with open arms and i am greatful to be here.

” – Steve from Napoleon, OH
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Great Bay Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses in eastern New Hampshire. GBCC confers associate degrees in 29 fields of study and is also home to 27 certificate-granting programs and the college’s Hospitality Management program...

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A great place to start your future. Perfect for exploring your future. The start of something great.

” – Jedidiah from Barnstead, NH
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SUNY Broome Community College is a 2-year public institution of higher education with an open admissions policy. The college offers associate degrees and 1-2 year certifications in a variety of fields. Favored fields of study include liberal arts and...

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I am learning so much here at Broome. It is alot different from highschool in the sense that I am focusing my academic skills on things that I desire to know more about, which is something I enjoy and something Broome is accomodating wonderfully. I...

” – Amanda from Owego, NY
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Adirondack Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in Queensbury, New York. Students attending SUNY Adirondack have access to the college’s recently-renovated library, which is home to hundreds of thousands of resources...

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This college is has a great variety of classes, clubs, and activities. Yes, it is small, but you get a lot out of it. The professors are very professional and the campus is small enough to an extent where you could find your classes very easy. I...

” – Anonymous Student
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a public, 2-year institution established on a rural, 80-acre campus in Phenix City, and is a member of the Alabama Community College System. CVCC offers associate’s degrees and certificates in over 40 fields...

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Albany Technical College is a 2-year public institution that confers technical certificates and associate’s degrees from its campus in Albany, Georgia. ATC is part of the Achieving the Dream program, which focuses on breaking down the barriers the...

Linfield University

Linfield College-McMinnville Campus is an undergraduate liberal arts school that accepts new enrollments for both the fall and spring semesters. The 189-acre campus features the Miller Fine Arts Center/Linfield Gallery, the Vivian A. Bull Music...

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The quality of education at Linfield is rich and diverse. The student body has very unique and open ways of thinking, making learning limitless and creative. The programs are somewhat limited, but not by much, and if Linfield does have a liberal arts...

” – Rachel from McMinnville, OR
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Lanier Technical College is a 2-year technical school and part of the Technical College System of Georgia. LTC bestows degrees and certificates in 45 academic programs, 25 of which are available online. The college’s special populations coordinator...

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Wonderful! Close to home, easy to get started. Knowledgeable professors.

” – Kelli from Gainesville, GA
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The Lake Washington Institute of Technology is a 2-year technical college and the only public institute of technology in Washington state. LWTech offers associate degrees and certificates in 42 areas of study and eight bachelor’s degree programs...

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The teachers know what they are doing and have an inside scoop on the industry that they take into the class room to give you a first hand look on what its like in the big bad world.

” – Elizabeth from Bothell, WA
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is a 2-year technical school in southern Georgia that offers associate degrees and technical certificates in over 140 programs of study. In addition, Wiregrass students have the opportunity to enroll in nine...

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The Cranbrook Academy of Art is a private, graduate institution established on the 319-acre campus of the Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The Academy provides graduate study opportunities in eleven departments including...

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Keiser University is a 4-year private school with a main campus in south Florida and satellite campuses throughout the state. Featuring a career-focused curriculum, Keiser confers bachelor’s and graduate degrees in over 100 academic programs. All...

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I learned everything from fingerprinting to using the right tools for analyzing, collecting and preserving evidence. I also learned about police protocol, and the dangers that can occur on the job and how to avoid being in a hazardous situation.

” – lucy from opalocka, FL
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Established in 1976, Bethesda University is a private, Christ-centered institution located in Anaheim, California. All undergraduate students are required to participate in extracurricular ministry, as well as to attend a weekly chapel event...

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Established in 1970, Community College of Vermont is a public, 2-year institution located in Montpelier, with several other campuses throughout the state. CCV offers 13 associate’s degree programs and eight certificate programs, the majority of which...

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Many of the degrees are offered solely through online courses. If you're worried about transportation, this will help!

” – Elizabeth from Rutland, VT
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Wallace State Community College is a public, two-year institution established in Hanceville, Alabama. The college offers over 100 degree, certificate, and transfer programs, many of which can be completed through flexible education methods including...

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WSCC is located within a reasonable driving distance from both Huntsville, AL and Birmingham, AL. You'll never be bored!

” – Jessica from Guntersville, AL
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The Community College of Beaver County is a 2-year institution in western Pennsylvania. CCBC grants degrees and certificates in programs from 11 academic departments including Aviation Sciences and Energy & Advanced Manufacturing. For students...

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The Community College of Beaver County is a great school for students who are looking to save some money with a low tuition. Community Colleges often get a reputation of being easy; however, they are just as challenging as four-year colleges. CCBC...

” – Jessica from Monaca, PA
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Calhoun Community College is the largest 2-year institution in Alabama and the sixth largest college or university in the state. Calhoun is home to two campuses and six academic divisions offering degrees and certificates and its General Studies...

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The first week you will feel like you are not really learning much, but it gets better. Some of the classes are made to be easier for the students

” – Anonymous
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Harrisburg Area Community College is a public, 2-year institution established in the state of Pennsylvania. The college’s Harrisburg campus features the newly-renovated Cooper Student Center, which offers modern facilities to improve students’...

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It has been several years since i have attended a school, i was feeling overwhelmed with the thought of returning and was considering not coming. From the time I requested an application I have been able to receive help from the entire Hacc...

” – Shevonne from York, PA
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From its island location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Guam Community College is the only 2-year community college on the United States territory of Guam. GCC is home to ten academic departments offering 20 degree and 19 certificate programs...

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Overall, terrific teachers/instructors that care a great deal about getting the education that we (students) deserve. They continue to assure that students understand the course lessons, more so, willing to take time out to work with students that...

” – Tanya-Marie from Guam
Arts University Bournemouth

With campus a short distance from the English Channel, Arts University Bournemouth is a school of the visual and performing arts in southern England. AUB awards undergraduate degrees in 23 artistic and creative fields of study such as Make-Up and...

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Sharing a campus with Fairmont State University, Pierpont Community and Technical College is a 2-year institution serving a 13-county area in West Virginia. PCTC is home to schools of Business, General Education, and Health Sciences offering degrees...

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It is a very inexpensive school.

” – Sarah from Clarksburg, WV
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Nestled between several mountain ranges and national forests, Mt. San Jacinto College is a community college with campuses in the southern California towns of Banning, Menifee, San Jacinto, and Temecula. Upon completing 60 units of coursework at MSJC...

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This college provides me with all of the basic classes I need to transfer to a 4-year college and still provides classes that spark my interests, such as Environmental Science Lab and World Religions. Classes are educational and small enough to get...

” – Noelle from Murrieta, CA
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With a location just a short distance from Lake Erie, Bowling Green State University Firelands is a regional campus in the BGSU system. BGSU Firelands is home to five degree-granting academic departments. For students seeking bachelor’s degrees, the...

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With a campus overlooking the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Fulton-Montgomery Community College is a 2-year institution and part of the State University of New York system. Fulton-Montgomery is home to over 35 academic programs granting...

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A great start to education for a career. The faculty are always ready to help and will know you on a personal level. They will get you ready for your future.

” – Reginald from Gloversville, NY
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Founded in 1969, EDP University of Puerto Rico-San Juan is a non-traditional university in San Juan with a focus on integrating professional and personal development. EDP is home to six academic divisions offering undergraduate degrees and...

Concordia University-Montreal

Concordia University in Montreal is the best university in Canada under 50 years old, according to the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, and among the largest, with 50,000 students. Montreal is the number one student city in North...

Franklin University Switzerland

Franklin University Switzerland is a small, international university located in the southern Swiss city of Lugano. Founded in 1969, Franklin was among the first institutions to bring American Liberal Arts education to Europe, and it is the only...

NewSchool of Architecture and Design

NewSchool of Architecture & Design has a rich history of accommodating working students through its evening class structure. The institution received institutional accreditation in 1991, attracting mid-career professionals seeking a career change due...