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EDUCATION
HIGHER EDUCATION
Institutions of Higher Learning in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
You don’t need to go far to get a great post-high school education. Some of the top colleges, universities, and certificate programs are in our own backyard.
Westchester County
Berkeley College
White Plains
Berkeley College’s White Plains campus focuses on career placement through its professional studies and internship pro- grams. A range of certificate and degree tracks are available, including a selective honors program. www.berkeleycollege.edu
College of Westchester
White Plains
The College of Westchester is a former business school that now offers a range of career-focused programs in digital media and information technology. In addition to degree programs, students can enroll in day, night, or weekend classes to prepare for technological certifications. www.cw.edu
Concordia College
Bronxville
This four-year liberal arts college with a Christian pedigree offers an ethics- infused, career-focused curriculum. The college’s recent distinctions include in- clusion in 2019 Money Magazine Best Colleges for the Money. www.concordia-ny.edu
Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
White Plains
This is one of the first law schools in the country to develop a comprehensive and integrated curriculum in environmental law. Many graduates practice locally, giv- ing students a supportive network with externship and employment in the field. www.law.pace.edu
Fordham University
West Harrison
The Westchester location of this vener- ated Jesuit university hosts branches of Fordham’s professional, business, education, and social service programs. Its 32-acre fa- cility incorporates “smart” classroom tech- nology and underwent an $8 million renova- tion in 2008 to increase sustainability. www.fordham.edu
Iona College
New Rochelle
Iona College spans 45 acres and offers more than 100 programs of study. Start in the summer of 2020 and by the summer of 2021, you’ll have earned yourself a Fast- Track MBA at this program for non-business students who want business grounding in their chosen field.
www.iona.edu
Long Island University
Purchase
Located near the SUNY Purchase cam- pus, the Westchester branch of Long Island University’s Hudson division offers graduate programs in education, counseling, health, and business administration. Afternoon, evening, and weekend class schedules help accommodate the needs of adult learners. www.liu.edu/hudson
Manhattanville College
Harrison
Manhattanville’s 45 undergraduate and 75 graduate programs emphasize social
justice and leadership and span a wide range of degree tracks. Framed by stately architecture, its campus contains a rare book room, an environmental center, an art gallery, and dance and fitness studios. www.mville.edu
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry
More than 90 degree and certificate programs are available at this large re- search university made up of five schools. Its 66-acre main campus sits on the sce- nic Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. www.mercy.edu
Monroe College
New Rochelle
Nearly 3,000 students graduate each year from this diverse regional college and graduate school. The downtown New Rochelle location is home to Monroe’s hands-on culinary institute and 45,000 sq. ft. Division I athletics center. www.monroecollege.edu
New York Medical College
Valhalla
Affiliated with more than 20 hospitals across the East Coast, NYMC is a large biomedical research center that confers a range of advanced degrees. In 2017 it opened a special training center for bio- terrorism and disaster responders. www.nymc.edu
Pace University
Pleasantville
Pace University’s Westchester cam- pus covers 200 acres in Pleasantville and offers 80 majors to undergraduate and graduate students. The campus received a $100 million facelift in 2016, which added several buildings.
www.pace.edu
Purchase College (SUNY)
Consistently ranked as one of the na- tion’s top public colleges, SUNY Purchase is a Westchester standout. Purchase’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts draws
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