Finding a college or training program is easy. Finding the right one isn’t. Once you’ve researched and selected a target career, use the following resources to help you select a college or training program.

Find Colleges or Training Programs

Learn more about different types of education and training programs or learn about different certificates you can get to improve your skills.

Find colleges and training programs in your area and around the country:
Websites and books for college and training program research
Online Education and Training Finder

Protect Yourself! Make sure the college you’re interested in isn’t a scam. Most states have higher education agencies that you can call to ask about the accreditation status of the college that interests you, and/or complaints against the school. Click here to view contact information for your state.

The professional association in your career field can also tell you if your college is accredited or licensed in your target career area.

Ask the Right Questions

Use this simple question-and-answer guide to figure out which questions to ask before applying to a program. Download now!

Compare Programs

Use our simple worksheets to help you compare colleges or programs.
Compare multiple colleges or training programs
Compare multiple majors or concentrations

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