Private Occupational Schools

Some careers don’t require a 4-year degree, but still require some training. This is where private occupational schools come in. These schools offer courses in a variety of occupations, including but not limited to

• Acupuncture
• Auto Mechanics
• Bartending
• Cosmetology
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Dog Grooming
• Graphic Design
• Holistic Medicine
• HVAC
• Massage Therapy
• Medical/Nursing
• Mortgage Broker
• Occupational Therapy
• Pharmacy Technician
• Real Estate
• Reflexology
• Tax Preparation
• Trucking
• Veterinary Technician
• Web Development
• Yoga Instruction

If you are interested in studying for these or other occupations not requiring a Bachelor’s Degree, check out the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Private Occupational Schools Directory. Here you can compare and find information on nearly 700 different schools around the state. When you find a school that interests you, you can check on accreditation and verify against diploma mills at this webpage from the Department of Higher Education.