Colleges and Universities, Montgomery Alabama and Schools of higher education In 2005 there were 6,600 Title IV postsecondary institutions in the United States and other jurisdictions, 40 percent were classified as 4-year institutions, 34 percent were 2-year institutions, and the remaining 26 percent were less-than-2-year institutions. During the 2004-05 academic year, about 3.6 million postsecondary awards (degrees or certificates) were conferred by Title IV institutions. Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Digest of Education Statistics:  Postsecondary Institutions in the United States: Fall 2005 and Degrees and Other Awards Conferred: 2004-05

Education opens doors, especially in career opportunities.  Originally assigned to Air University, Air Command & Staff College as an Army instructor, teaching was my first occupation in the area.  Since then I have been involved in the local colleges, universities with either "tuition" support or by assisting education professionals (professors, deans, administrative personal) and students from the majority of the institutions listed below in buying and selling houses.  I have a high regard for the good their presence brings to our community.

Auburn University of Montgomery (AUM) State supported University offering both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees.  Schools include:  Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Sciences and Continuing Education along with Air University Graduate Program    "WAR EAGLE"

Alabama State University (ASU) State supported  "Black" University  offering both Undergraduate and Graduate degrees.   Colleges include:  University College,  College of Arts and Sciences,  College of Business Administration, College of Education, College of Health Sciences, School of Music, Graduate Studies, and Continuing Education.  My wife (Glenda) received her Master's certification in Library Education Media and as a "Majority" student  she received a full "Minority" Scholarship.  She is recently completed her Education Administration and Supervision Master's certifications a non scholarship student.

Troy University of Montgomery (TUM) State supported  "Night" University which supports  "working" students  by offering classes during lunch, night and  weekends.  Troy State's main campus is located  south of Montgomery in Troy Alabama (just 50 miles south on US 231). TUM offers Undergraduate and Graduate degrees.  Colleges include:  College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, Graduate School, and Distance Learning.  My daughter (Donna) obtained her undergraduate degree at TUM while working for AMSOUTH bank who assisted her in the tuition costs. She is now an Assistant Vice President Sterling Bank supervising their Main Branch. Glenda received her MS in Elementary Education  at TUM.  And currently my son (Jonathan) and his wife are enrolled in their baccalaureate program.

Faulkner University Private School  "The mission of Faulkner University is to glorify God through the education of the whole person, emphasizing integrity of character in a caring Christian environment where every individual matters every day".  The University Church of Christ Annex is one of the buildings on campus.  Faulkner offers a "ONE year" undergraduate degree to students 23 years or older with 2 years of undergraduate studies meeting their criteria.  The course is offered at night and weekends allowing  "working" students to complete their degree in a short period of time. Jones School of Law (Thomas Goode) Private School  "the Supreme Court of the State of Alabama has permitted graduates of Thomas Goode Jones School of Law to practice law in Alabama, upon passing the Alabama Bar Examination... Faulkner University and Thomas Goode Jones School of Law intend to gain American Bar Association (ABA) approval for the law school"  although at this date this has not yet happened.  The lawyers I have known who have graduated from Jones have all been good attorneys with out exception.  Additionally their pre bar course has received high accolades from those who I have known who took the course and passed the "bar".

Huntingdon College Private School  "To this day the College is closely identified with Methodism, and serves with distinction as one of the major institutions of the United Methodist Church." "Since its founding in 1854, thousands of young men and women have come in search of wisdom, mingling their lives with some of the great lecturers and presenters of our time, among them Carl Sandburg, Dean Rusk, James Dickey, Winton Blount, Henry Kissinger, Beverly Sills, Jane Goodall." Glenda attended one summer course on campus and we both agree that Huntingdon is one of the prettiest campuses we have ever seen.  Located in the "heart" of Montgomery the school awards a number of undergraduate degrees.  Huntingdon has recently advertised a one year degree completion program.

Trenholm State Technical College State supported Technical College  "Trenholm State Technical College is a two-year, state-supported, coed, technical college founded in 1965. Trenholm State's mission is to provide education that will prepare students for meaningful employment, leadership, and citizenship."  My son (Joshua)  graduated from their Culinary Arts program and worked as a baker at Ligers Bakery, Montgomery's premier and foremost bakery, located in the Gaymeadow Shopping Center on McGee Rd. in Montgomery / phone 288-6550  He is now "cooking for the stars" as a part of the movie industry in LA.

John Patterson State Technical College State supported Technical College offering 2 year technical courses which has now  combined  with Trenholm State Technical College as listed above.

Prince Institute Private School  Founded in 1976 by Sara Prince, Prince Institute of Professional Studies continues to remain a school for court reporting training.  The mission of Prince Institute is to offer the best educating and training program possible enabling graduates to take to the marketplace the highest possible level of knowledge. They offer courses in: Court Reporting, Medical Transcription, and Information Processing. Located at 7735 Atlanta Hwy. Montgomery Alabama,  phone (334) 271-1670.

South University of Montgomery Private School "South College in Montgomery is the second branch campus of South College in Savannah, GA. The college intentionally limits its program offerings to those that are in the most demand in the area."  quoted from the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce, Higher Learning page.

Amridge University formerly Regions University (formerly Southern Christian University) Private School  "Where Traditional and Online Education Merge" providing Undergraduate and two graduate programs, Turner School of Theology,  School of Leadership  along with  Continuing Education.  Complete listing of their academic programs.

Virginia College at Montgomery Private School  offering programs in:  Administrative Office Management, Cosmetology, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding , Medical Office Management, Pharmacy Technician, Salon Management, Surgical Technology , Therapeutic Massage. Contact # 334-277-3390 Located at 6200 Atlanta Highway just East of Frazier Memorial Methodist Church.

Capps College 3736 Atlanta Hwy Montgomery, AL 36109  (334) 272-3857 Train to be a Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Office Specialist or a Massage and Neuromuscular Therapist at any of their 5 locations including Mobile, AL • Montgomery, AL • Foley, AL • Dothan, AL or Pensacola, FL

Other schools of Higher Education in the Montgomery Area Air University   (U.S. Air Force Military School) with (among other schools) Air War College,   Air Command and Staff College