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LIVING IN WESTCHESTER AND THE HUDSON VALLEY | RELOCATION & MOVING GUIDE
EDUCATION
Higher Education
YInstitutions of higher learning in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
ou don’t need to go far to get a great post-high school education. Many of the top colleges, universities, and
certificate programs in the region are in our own backyard.
Westchester County
COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER
White Plains
The College of Westchester offers a range of career-focused programs in areas including digital media and information technology and healthcare. In addition to degree programs, students can enroll in day, night, weekend, or online-only classes to complete their degrees. www.cw.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 — currently the No. 1 program in the nation as ranked by US News & World Repor t. Many graduates practice locally, giving students a suppor tive network with externship and employment opportunities in the field. www.law.pace.edu
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
West Harrison
The Westchester location of this venerated Jesuit university hosts branches of the Fordham School of Professional and Continuing Studies, Gabelli School of Business, Graduate School of Education, and Graduate School of Social Service and is home to the Beck Institute on Religion and Pover ty, the Children and Families Institute, and the Ravazzin Center on Aging. www.fordham.edu
IONA UNIVERSITY
New Rochelle
Iona University (which just achieved University status in July 2022) spans 45 acres and offers more than 100 programs of study. Star t this summer and by the following summer, you’ll have earned yourself a Fast- Track MBA at this program for non- business students who want business grounding in their chosen field. Iona is also building a premier school of health sciences in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian.
www.iona.edu
LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Purchase
Located near the SUNY Purchase campus, the Westchester branch of Long Island University’s Hudson division offers graduate programs in education, counseling, health, and busi- ness administration. Af ternoon, evening, and weekend class schedules help ac- commodate the needs of adult learners. www.liu.edu/Hudson
MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE
Purchase
With more than 90 areas of study, Manhattanville’s undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize social
justice and leadership and span a wide range of degree tracks. Its School of Nursing and Health Sciences is highly regarded. Framed by stately architecture, Manhattanville’s 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 — including its renowned School of Health & Natural Sciences —are available at this large research university made up of five schools. Its 66-acre main campus sits on the scenic Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. Mercy College offers personalized mentorship programs and lower-than- average tuition.
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-square-foot Division I athletics center. www.monroecollege.edu
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