Glen Allen, VA: Technical Colleges and Universities

Published: November, 2010

Glen Allen, VA is located within Henrico County near the metropolitan Richmond area. This historic town possesses both a charming Southern ambience and the influence of big-city living. Glen Allen is a town rich in U.S. history; it's near the Virginia Historical Society, the Museum of Confederacy, and the historical landmark of the city of Henricus. If you've had enough history, the Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden all promise to satisfy your artistic desires.

The 2000 U.S. Census lists the population of Glen Allen at 12,562, with an average household income of $55, 205. Currently this small town is enjoying a comfortable rise in both economic and population growth. The most popular industries in Glen Allen are healthcare, social services and financial and insurance services, which employ 32% of the work force. Henrico County's top five employers as of summer 2006 are:

Henrico County School Board
Capital One Bank
County of Henrico
Lee-Davis Medical Center
Anthem

Glen Allen boasts a number of accredited schools offering degrees in accounting, business, administration, communications, and Internet technology.

Sources:

Performance Training Institute

Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding

Medical Career Institute

Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

Campus Locations:

Richmond
Henrico

Programs:

Surgical Technology - Associate
Dental Assisting - Associate

ECPI University

To succeed in today’s world, you need an edge. Get it at ECPI University!

Campus Locations:

Richmond
Glen Allen

Programs:

Network Security - Associate
Mechatronics - Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute

Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:

Richmond

Programs:

School of Electronics Technology
School of Information Technology

Averett University

Give your career a boost with Averett University.

Campus Locations:

Glen Allen

Programs:

Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration

South University - Campus

As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Campus Locations: