If you choose to go to college or a career school in San Francisco, you won't be disappointed. It's known for its excellent climate, vast array of cultural amenities, and abundance of recreational activities in the city and its neighboring area. Plus there are plenty of educational choices, as San Francisco ranks in the top 25% of the nation for number of colleges & universities in the area... to learn more, check out our Guide to San Francisco Colleges & Universities.
What's Your Interest? Find Schools/Colleges by Subject
Advertising - Visual Communication, Media Arts...
Art - Medical Illustration, Glass Making, Printing...
Broadcasting - US broadcasting degree programs...
Business - Purchasing & Inventory Management...
Computer/IT - Database Development & Maintenance...
Cosmetology - Cosmetology Schools & Programs...
Culinary - Facilities Management, Hospitality Program...
Dental - Earn a degree in dental hygiene or admin....
Engineering - Engineering Schools & Programs...
Environmental - Crop science, environmental agriculture...
Fashion - Become a fashion designer and seller...
Film & Video - Film production, video production degrees...
Graphic Design - Commercial art degree programs...
Health/Medical - From pediatrics to geriartric care...
Interior Design - CAD courses for interior decorators...
Language - Become a valuable international player...
Law - Criminal law, civil law, real estate law...
Nursing - Nutrition therapy, oncology, physical therapy...
Performing Arts - Performing arts schools in your area...
Photography - Photography couses, and schools...
Psychology - Degrees in psychology, dispute resolution...
Veterinary - Veterinary Schools & Programs...
San Francisco Education Highlights
  • Ranks in top 25% nationally for number of colleges & universities in area
  • Fourth largest city in California
  • Public high school dropout rate is declining
  • Even ratio of males to females (50:50)
  • Area has student-teacher ratio of 17:1
  • Population 25 or older who've achieved a high school education or higher is 81.2%
  • 36.5 years is the average age of the city's citizens
  • Great number of artistic, cultural, and recreational events around the area
  • Population is 36.87% foreign born, making it very ethnically and racially diverse
  • Home to nearly 30% of the worldwide biotechnology labor force
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Career Education in San Francisco

The Art Institute of California - San Francisco

The Art Institute of California - San Francisco offers programs which match your creative interests including: advertising, fashion design/apparel design, fashion marketing, graphic design, interior design, interactive media design, and media arts & animation.
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Le Cordon Bleu

At California Culinary Academy, students are immersed in lectures and hands-on instruction covering both traditional and modern technique to earn industry-coveted Le Cordon Bleu associate degrees in Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Restaurant Management.
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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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