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Undergraduate
School Search
Explore a comprehensive database of information on nearly 4,000 accredited two-year and four-year colleges and universities across the U.S. Use a variety of search criteria to find your perfect match: name, location, tuition, average GPA of incoming freshmen, religious denomination, and more.
Career Colleges
Explore accredited degree or certificate programs that can prepare you for success in many of today’s most exciting career fields—graphic design, broadcasting, and more. Powered by the Career College Association (CCA) and the Career College Foundation.
Historically Black Colleges & Universities
View profiles of 117 historically Black American colleges and universities—the most comprehensive and up-to-date collection of profiles on the Internet.
Graduate
Program Search
Explore the most comprehensive online graduate school database available today. Nearly 30,000 accredited programs are represented in a wide variety of disciplines, from geophysics to sociology. Search by institution name or field of study.
MBA Programs
An MBA could be your ticket to a higher salary, better job, or new career. Choose from a variety of full- and part-time MBA and master's-level programs offered at nearly 1,000 accredited institutions in the U.S. Search by name or by program.
Law Schools
Start planning for a challenging career in law today. Find out the latest details on 187 American Bar Association-accredited law schools in the U.S.
Specialty
Nursing Programs
Search the latest information on undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs at more than 80 schools. Great for RNs returning to school, too!
Executive Education
No matter how much experience you have, it's never too late to continue your education. Search the Bricker's® database of more than 1,300 executive education programs in management, finance, and other popular fields.
Distance Learning
Don't have time for traditional classroom-based training? Earn your degree on your own time and in your own space. Search a database of accredited institutions that offer distance learning options.
Financial Aid/Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
Looking for money to help finance your college education in the U.S.? This scholarship database is full of awards that are available to international students—a total of nearly $2 billion in all.
International Graduate Scholarships
Looking for money to help finance your education in the U.S.? This scholarship database is full of awards that are available to international students! Search more than 52,000 awards worth nearly $325 million.
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International Student Network
Check out International Student Network for Students interested in pursuing undergraduate studies in the U.S.

 
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