North Metro Technical College. Offers degrees, diplomas, certificates and continuing education in business, industrial and computer information systems, environmental horticulture, paramedic technology. 5198 Ross Road, Acworth 30102. 770-975-4000, www.nmtcollege.org

Carroll County

State University of West Georgia. Undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, education, arts and sciences. 1600 Maple St., Carrollton 30118. 770-836-6416, www.westga.edu

Cherokee County

Reinhardt College. Programs in business, education, communication, liberal arts, psychology, biology and fine arts. 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska 30183. Another branch in Alpharetta. 770-720-5600, www.reinhardt.edu

Clayton County

Atlanta Bible College. Offers bachelor's degrees in theology and associate degrees in theology and ministry. 5823 Trammell Road, Morrow 30260. 404-362-0052, www.atlantabiblecollege.com

Clayton College & State University. Bachelor's programs in business, nursing, dental hygiene, health management, psychology, information tech, biology, music, education, history, communication, and technology management. Also certificates and associates in electronics, aviation, paralegal and other fields. 5900 N. Lee St., Morrow 30260. 770-961-3400, www.clayton.edu

Cobb County

Chattahoochee Technical College. Associate's degree, diploma, certificate in programs such as computer information, criminal justice and automotive technology. 980 S. Cobb Drive S.E., Marietta 30060. 770-528-4545, www.chattcollege.com

Kennesaw State University. Programs in teacher education, nursing, music, business administration and various graduate programs. 1000 Chastain Road N.W., Kennesaw 30144. 770-423-6000, www.kennesaw.edu

Life University. Programs in chiropractic, business, sport health science and nutrition. 1269 Barclay Circle S.E., Marietta 30060. 770-426-2884, www.life.edu

Shorter College. Programs in business administration, liberal arts, management and music. 1950 Spectrum Circle S.E., Suite A195, Marietta 30067. 770-951-1950. Main campus in Rome, www.shorter.edu

Southern Polytechnic State University. Programs in architecture, management, math, physics, computer science, construction, applied science, software engineering and engineering technologies. 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta 30060. 770-528-7200, www.spsu.edu

DeKalb County

Agnes Scott College. Women's college offering liberal arts and sciences, global awareness program. Post-baccalaureate premedical program. 141 E. College Ave., Decatur 30030. 404-471-6000, www.agnesscott.edu

Brenau University. Weekend and evening programs in business administration, education, nursing, interior design and MBA. 6745 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Atlanta 30380. 770-446-2900. Also has campus in Gainesville, www.brenau.edu

Columbia Theological Seminary. Master of divinity, master of arts in theological studies, master of theology, doctor of ministry, doctor of theology. Continuing education for clergy and laity. 701 Columbia Drive, Decatur 30030. 404-378-8821, www.ctsnet.edu

DeKalb Technical College. Programs in engineering technology, business technologies, economic development, health technologies, human services, transportation technologies. Associate's degrees, diplomas, certificates, GED. 495 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston 30021. 404-297-9522, www.dekalbtech.org

DeVry Institute of Technology. Bachelor of science degrees in accounting, business administration, computer engineering technology, computer information systems, electronics engineering technology, information technology, technical management, telecommunications management and associate's degree in electronics computer technology. 250 N. Arcadia Ave., Decatur 30030. 404-292-7900, www.atl.devry.edu

Emory University. Undergraduate college offers 53 majors, 14 joint concentrations and 10 interdepartmental programs. Graduate school of arts and sciences, professional schools of medicine, theology, law, nursing, public health and business. 1380 Oxford Road N.E., Atlanta 30322. 404-727-6123, www.emory.edu

Georgia Perimeter College. Associate's degrees in anthropology, art, chemistry, journalism, mathematics, computer science, education, music, pre-dentistry, nursing. Clarkston campus: 555 N. Indian Creek Drive, Clarkston 30021, 404-299-4564. Decatur campus, 3251 Panthersville Road, Decatur 30034, 404-244-5090. Dunwoody campus, 2101 Womack Road, Dunwoody 30338, 770-551-3000. www.gpc.peachnet.edu

Interactive College of Technology. Computer technology programs. 5303 New Peachtree Road, Chamblee 30341. 770-216-2960, www.ict-ils.edu

Keller Graduate School of Management. A division of DeVry University. Master's degrees in accounting and financial, business administration, human resource management, project management, information systems management and telecommunications. 2 Ravinia Drive, Suite 250, Atlanta 30346. 770-671-1744. Other locations in Buckhead, Decatur, Alpharetta, Duluth. www.keller.edu

Luther Rice Bible College & Seminary. Programs in biblical studies, ministry, Christian counseling, pastoral ministry/preaching. 3038 Evans Mill Road, Lithonia 30038. 770-484-1204, www.lrs.edu

Mercer University (Atlanta). Degrees offered in business, education, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, theology. Cecil B. Day Graduate and Professional Campus, 3001 Mercer University Drive, Atlanta 30341. 678-547-6000. Main campus: 1400 Coleman Ave., Macon 31207. 478-301-2700, www.mercer.edu

Oglethorpe University. Programs in arts and sciences, business, pre-med, pre-law and education. 4484 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta 30319. 404-364-8307, www.oglethorpe.edu

Fulton County

American InterContinental University. Information technology, international business, business administration, interior design, media production, visual communication. 3330 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta 30326. 404-965-5712, www.aiuniv.edu

Argosy University. Offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees in psychology. 990 Hammond Drive, 11th Floor, Atlanta 30328. 770-671-1200, www.argosyu.edu

The Art Institute of Atlanta. Programs in interior design, graphic design, multimedia and Web design, photographic imaging, video production and culinary arts. 6600 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta 30328. 770-394-8300, www.aia.artinstitute.edu

Atlanta Christian College. Programs in biblical studies, education, business, human relations, music and humanities. 2605 Ben Hill Road, Atlanta 30344. 404-669-3202, www.acc.edu

Atlanta College of Art. Programs in advertising design, computer animation, drawing, digital art, digital multimedia, digital video, graphic design, illustration, interior design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta 30309. 404-733-5100, www.aca.edu

Atlanta Metropolitan College. Offers the first two years of college transfer programs, career, certificate and developmental programs. 1630 Metropolitan Parkway S.W., Atlanta 30310. 404-756-4000, www.atlm.edu

Atlanta Technical College. Programs in business and media technology, health occupations, human services and information technology. 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta 30310-4446. 404-756-3700, www.atlantatech.org

Bauder College. Programs in fashion merchandising, fashion design, interior design, graphic design, information technology and business administration. 3500 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta 30326. 404-237-7573, www.bauder.edu

Beulah Heights Bible College. Programs in biblical education, urban ministries and leadership. 892 Berne St. S.E., Atlanta 30316. 404-627-2681, www.beulah.org

Brown College. Programs in court reporting, information reporting and medical transcription. 1740 Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta 30309. 404-876-1227, www.browncollege.com

Carver Bible College. Programs in Bible, theology, pastoral ministry, missions and Christian education. 437 Nelson St. S.W., Atlanta 30313. 404-527-4520

Clark Atlanta University. Programs in arts and sciences, business administration, education, library and information studies, social work. 223 James P. Brawley Drive S.W., Atlanta 30314. 404-880-8000, www.cau.edu

Creative Circus. Two-year certificates in photography, design, illustration, art direction, Web design and copywriting and advertising. 812 Lambert Drive N.E., Atlanta 30324. 404-607-8880, Ext. 111, www.creativecircus.com

DeVry Institute of Technology. See listing in DeKalb. Alpharetta campus: 2555 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta 30004. 770-521-4900

Georgia Institute of Technology. Programs in engineering, science, management, architecture, computing, international affairs; major research facilities. 225 North Ave. N.W., Atlanta 30332. 404-894-2000, www.gatech.edu

Georgia Medical Institute. Training facility for medical assisting and patient-care technician programs and short-term health programs. 41 Marietta St. N.W., Suite 200, Atlanta 30303. 404-525-3272

Georgia Perimeter College. See listing in DeKalb. Alpharetta Center at GSU, 3705 Brookside Parkway, Alpharetta, 30022. 770-551-3010

Georgia State University. Programs in business, arts and sciences, education, health and human sciences, law and policy studies. 33 Gilmer St. S.E., Atlanta 30303. 404-651-2000, www.gsu.edu

Herzing College. Programs in business administration, information systems, electronics technology, Web design and computer network technology. 3355 Lenox Road N.E., Suite 100, Atlanta 30326. 404-816-4533, www.herzing.edu

Interdenominational Theological Center. Baptist, Church of God in Christ, African Methodist Episcopal, Christian Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian, Interdenominational seminaries. Master's degrees in divinity, Christian education, church music; doctoral degrees in ministry and pastoral counseling. 700 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., Atlanta 30314. 404-527-7700, www.itc.edu

John Marshall Law School. Offering juris doctorate program. 1422 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Atlanta 30309. 404-872-3593, www.johnmarshall.edu

Morehouse College. Programs in liberal arts, business, pre-law, pre-med and engineering. 830 Westview Drive S.W., Atlanta 30314. 404-681-2800, www.morehouse.edu

Morehouse School of Medicine. Programs in family medicine, psychiatry, community health/preventive medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics and pharmacology. 720 Westview Drive S.W., Atlanta 30310. 404-752-1500, www.msm.edu

Morris Brown College. Programs in art, communications, music, social sciences, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, psychology, business and hospitality administration, education, criminal justice and legal studies. 643 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive N.W., Atlanta 30314. 404-739-1000, www.morrisbrown.edu

National Center for Paralegal Training. Certificate programs in paralegal studies and legal administrative assistant; associate of arts in legal studies. 100 Embassy Row, Atlanta 30328. 770-730-8553, www.ncpt.aii.edu

Portfolio Center. Programs in design, art direction, media architecture, writing (design writing and advertising writing), illustration and photography. 125 Bennett St., Atlanta 30309. 404-351-5055, www.portfoliocenter.com

Psychological Studies Institute. Programs in professional counseling and clinical psychology/Christian counseling. 2055 Mount Paran Road N.W., Atlanta 30327. 404-233-3949, www.psy.edu

Reinhardt College. See listing in Cherokee. North Fulton Center: 4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 250, Alpharetta 30005. 770-720-9191

Spelman College. Women's research and resource center, health careers, international affairs center, biology, fine arts, mathematics, computer and physical science, education and social science. 350 Spelman Lane S.W., Atlanta 30314. 404-681-3643, www.spelman.edu

Ultrasound Diagnostic School. Offering programs in diagnostic medical ultrasound, medical assistant, health information specialist and noninvasive cardiovascular technology. 1140 Hammond Drive, Suite A-1150, Atlanta 30328. 770-350-0009, www.ultrasounddiagnosticschool.com

Gwinnett County

Asher School of Business Education. Two-year college offering associate's degrees. 4975 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 600, Norcross 30093. 770-638-0121

Atlanta Institute of Music. Nonbeginner, 1-3 years of experience. Programs in guitar, bass and drum performance. 5985 Financial Drive, Suite 200, Norcross 30071. 770-242-7717, www.aim-music.com

Aviation Institute of Maintenance. Programs in aviation mechanics. 500 Briscoe Blvd., Lawrenceville 30045. 678-377-5600, www.aim-atlanta.com

Georgia Perimeter College. See listing in DeKalb. Lawrenceville Campus at Gwinnett University Center, 1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville 30043. 678-407-5000

Gwinnett Technical College. Two-year technical institute. Degrees in automotive technology, air conditioning, cosmetology, drafting, practical nursing and surgical technology. 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville 30043. 770-962-7580, www.gwinnett-tech.org

Gwinnett University Center. The University of Georgia-Gwinnett offers continuing education programs as well as bachelor's degrees in business and education and master's degrees in business administration, education and social work. 1000 University Center Lane, Lawrenceville 30043. 678-407-5000, www.gwinnettuniversitycenter.com

Rockdale County

Georgia Perimeter College. See listing in DeKalb. Rockdale Center for Higher Education, 1115 West Ave., Conyers 30012. 770-785-6970

Outside metro area

Dalton State College. Bachelor's, associate's and certificates in management, social work, nursing. 213 N. College Drive, Dalton 30720. 1-800-829-4436, www.daltonstate.edu.

Floyd College. Associate's degrees in business, health science, social studies. Main campus: 3175 U.S. 27 South, Rome 30162. 1-800-332-2406, www.fc.peachnet.edu

Gainesville College. Associate's degrees in art, business administration, environmental health, pre-nursing, social work, theatre. 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood 30566. 770-718-3639

Georgia Southern University. Colleges of liberal arts and sciences, business administration, education, health and professional studies. Statesboro 30460. 912-681-5611, www.gasou.edu

Medical College of Georgia. Programs in health information management, physician assistant, occupational therapy, radiologic sciences, nursing. 1120 15th St., Augusta 30912. 706-721-0211, www.mcg.edu

North Georgia College & State University. A military college with a coed student body and more than 50 majors, including accounting, art, education, French, management, nursing, sociology, music. Dahlonega 30597. 706-864-1400, www.ngc.peachnet.edu

Southern Catholic College. Scheduled to open in 2003, offering majors in business, English, humanities and psychology. To be located at Ga. 400 and Lumpkin Campground Road in Dawsonville. Administrative office: 4227 Pleasant Hill Road, Building 11, Suite 202, Duluth 30096. 678-584-0484, www.southerncatholic.org

University of Georgia. Colleges of arts and sciences, business administration, journalism and mass communication, agricultural and environmental sciences, veterinary medicine, education, law, pharmacy. Athens 30602. 706-542-3000, www.uga.edu

Valdosta State University. Degrees in accounting, biology, criminal justice, education, management, nursing, sociology, speech communication. 1500 Patterson St., Valdosta 31698. 1-800-618-1878, www.valdosta.edu