Charlotte - Mecklenburg is also home to many institutions of higher learning. These include both four-year and beyond degree programs as well as adult and continuing education, technical and professional development courses.
Local Colleges and Universities:
Central Piedmont Community College - the largest community college in the state and one of the country's top pre-baccalaureate and career-focused educational institutions. 704-330-2722
Davidson College - Ranked among America's strongest and most selective liberal arts colleges. 704-894-2230
Pfeiffer University at Charlotte - Charlotte campus with several bachelor programs and an MBA program. 704-521-9116
Gardner-Webb University at Charlotte - offers graduate and undergraduate courses. 800-288-4625
Johnson C. Smith University - is an independent, private, coeducational institution of higher learning featuring strong business, communications and computer science programs. 704-378-1010
Johnson and Wales University - a world-class university, where students have an opportunity to pursue a career education in business, hospitality, culinary arts, or technology.
Queens University of Charlotte - a strong liberal-arts school which also offers graduate classes and MBA degree. 704-337-2200
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - the state's third largest public university. 704-687-2213
Wake Forest MBA Program - Charlotte - Provides an outstanding opportunity for managers, professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners to acquire or improve strategic management skills.
