Located in the desert, Las Vegas, a city that once lived up to its reputation as "Sin City," has boomed over the past few years to become one of the major family entertainment playgrounds of the U.S. To support this growth, the city has become home to quite a variety of enterprises (outside the entertainment business) - giving students lots of choices for internships and permanent jobs upon graduation...to learn more, check out our Guide to Las Vegas Colleges & Universities.
What's Your Interest? Find Schools/Colleges by Subject
Advertising - Sales & Marketing, Visual Arts...
Art - Antiquing, Art Administration, Enameling...
Broadcasting - Learn broadcast arts, media design...
Business - Business Law, Business Mgmt., Sales...
Computer/IT - HTML, Desktop Publishing, CS, IT...
Cosmetology - Cosmetology Schools & Programs...
Culinary - Le Cordon Bleu Programs, Culinary Arts...
Dental - dentistry and oral health programs...
Engineering - Engineering Schools & Programs...
Environmental - Environmental design & law...
Fashion - Find a fashion school in your area...
Film & Video - Degree programs for film students...
Graphic Design - Graphic design degrees...
Health/Medical - Medical Transcriptionists & Assistants...
Interior Design - Degrees for decorating...
Language - Italian, German, Portuguese...
Law - Certificates and degrees, legal...
Nursing - Earn or up your nursing certification...
Performing Arts - Acting, music conservatories...
Photography - Degrees in photography, video production...
Psychology -Guidance counseling, etc....
Veterinary - Veterinary Schools & Programs...
Las Vegas Education Highlights
  • Booming population, yet student-teacher ratio is only 18:1
  • Nearly 50% more libraries in the city than the nation's average
  • Average age of area citizens is 34.5 years
  • High school education or higher achieved by 78.5% of area residents
  • As many females as males in city
  • Racial and ethnic diversity is growing in this area
  • Internship opportunities are good due to booming economy in area
  • Many recreational and cultural resources in area
  • Population is 18.9% foreign born
  • New school facilities being built to meet expanding population
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Graduate SchoolsColleges & Universities Trade/Vocational SchoolsPre-SchoolsParenting/Birthing ClassesK-12 Public SchoolsK-12 Private Schools

Career Education in Las Vegas

The Art Institute of Las Vegas

The Art Institute of Las Vegas offers programs which match your creative interests including: culinary arts, digital media production, drafting technology with AUTOCAD, game art & design, graphic design, interior design, interactive media design, media arts & animation, multimedia & web design, and visual effects & motion graphics.
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Le Cordon Bleu

Las Vegas’ Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts’ associate degree program blends traditional, time-honored culinary techniques from North America and Europe to prepare graduates for employment in the exciting culinary industry.
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University of Phoenix

At the University of Phoenix, careers in business, nursing, information technology, and teaching are right at your fingertips. Study at one of the school’s 190 locations or online for bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees that can start or advance a successful career. Find out more today!

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