Higher Education Institutions

Colleges, universities, and professional schools that offer academic courses and grant academic degrees. Admission typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent academic training. Sample business functions include colleges (excluding junior colleges), professional schools such as dental, engineering, law, and medical schools, theological seminaries, service academies, and universities.

Junior colleges and technical institutes that offer academic or combined academic and technical courses, granting associate degrees, certificates, or diplomas. Admission requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent academic training. Sample business functions include community colleges, junior colleges, and technical institutes.

Private postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at the master’s or doctorate level, along with undergraduate programs for individuals who meet entry requirements and seek advanced education. Some institutions with university status may be referred to as colleges or institutes.

Separately incorporated private postsecondary educational institutions that offer advanced postgraduate training in professional fields for individuals who have completed undergraduate education, leading to a master’s degree or doctorate.