Centura College
At the Centura College campus in Richmond, VA, students receive a well-rounded educational experience through classroom instruction and practical application. Students can enroll in various business, skilled trades, and health science courses at Centura College’s Norfolk, VA campus. Those in the school’s medical assistant program gain hands-on industry experience by participating in internships. Meanwhile, welding, electrician, and HVAC students learn the tools of their trade in on-campus workshops.
Healthcare diploma and degree programs at this location include medical assisting, billing and coding, and dental assisting. Wind turbine technician, construction electrician, and carpentry certificates are available at this school as well.
- 7914 Mid Lothian Tpk. Richmond, VA 23235
ECPI University
ECPI University’s Richmond Campus is a career-focused institution geared toward adult learners pursuing accelerated degrees. Specializing in technology, business, criminal justice, and the culinary arts, this campus provides practical training and flexible attendance options to facilitate a convenient and efficient learning experience. With a commitment to fast-tracking careers, ECPI University’s Richmond Campus is an excellent choice for those seeking swift and impactful professional advancement in a variety of fields.
Richmond, VA, is home to three ECPI campuses. Students at the West location can earn degrees and diplomas in nursing, healthcare administration, sonography, and dental, medical, and physical therapy assisting. Meanwhile, those at the Richmond-South campus can pursue criminal justice, business, and technology degrees. Culinary arts programs are also available at the ECPI Richmond-Innsbrook campus.
- 800 Moorefield Park Dr. Richmond, VA 23236
- 2809 Emerywood Pkwy. Richmond, VA 23294
Empire Beauty Schools
The Empire Beauty School location in Richmond, VA, offers students the chance to start a great career. Individuals can take classes in hands-on classes in cosmetology and nail technology. Students learn from instructors who have real-world experience and can guide students down a path of success in the beauty industry.
- 9049 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23294
FORTIS College
The Fortis College in Norfolk, VA, location offers multiple career paths for interested students. Experienced faculty offer hands-on training and education in nursing, medical and dental assisting, and medical technologies. Southeastern Virginia residents can also get an education in HVAC-R as well if they’re looking to go into the trades.
- 2000 Westmoreland St., Suite A Richmond, VA 23230
Lotus Professional College
Lotus Professional College is a private, for-profit institution offering specialized training in Therapeutic Massage, Acupuncture, and Esthetics to approximately 180 students annually. Students can choose day, evening, or online live virtual classes, with onsite clinic opportunities on Saturdays to gain hands-on experience. The school has a 100% acceptance rate and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Tuition varies by program, with massage and esthetics programs costing between $8,900 and $9,300, while the Master of Science in Acupuncture costs $365 per credit hour. With flexible scheduling and real-world training, Lotus Professional College prepares students for careers in the wellness and healthcare industries.
- 8935 Patterson Avenue Richmond, VA 23229
ECPI University
Originally known as East Coast Polytechnic Institute, ECPI University focuses on technology. However, there are programs in health science, culinary arts, nursing, business, and criminal justice as well. Campus locations are in North and South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, and Texas. The institution embraces a hands-on approach to prepare students for jobs. Its ties to employers are a benefit too. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accredits ECPI to give out a variety of degrees and diplomas.
- 4305 Cox Rd. Glen Allen, VA 23060
Strayer University
Strayer University is a private college that offers online and in-person programs from associate's to master's levels. The school has locations in over 15 different states. Degree options include business and criminal justice. SU has a mission to teach students the skills they need to grow and thrive.
- 11501 Nuckols Rd Glen Allen, VA 23059
Empire Beauty Schools
Empire Beauty Schools offers hands-on experience in cosmetology, skincare, and cosmetology education at all of their locations. Attendees receive training for in-demand beauty jobs. Full and part-time programs are available to fit each student’s lifestyle. High-quality career tracks include cosmetology and hair styling.
- 10807 Hull Street Rd. Midlothian, VA 23112
Strayer University
Strayer University is a private college that offers online and in-person programs from associate's to master's levels. The school has locations in over 15 different states. Degree options include business and criminal justice. SU has a mission to teach students the skills they need to grow and thrive.
- 15521 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 401 Midlothian, VA 23113