Education

Learn, Live and Grow in Brevard & Western North Carolina

Brevard College

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Website: https://brevard.edu/

Founded in 1853 and located on a 120 acre campus within the city limits of Brevard, Brevard College is a four-year liberal arts college with a concentration on experiential learning. With a student body of more than 700 from 31 states and 20 foreign countries, an average class size of 15, and a student/faculty ratio of 12:1, the college offers ample opportunities for students to engage with outstanding faculty members who have a sincere interest in helping each student reach his or her potential.

In addition to undergraduate curriculum courses, the college offers Creekside, a continuing education program with a wide variety of classes for area citizens.

Western Carolina University

western carolina university

Website: http://www.wcu.edu/

Located in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a member of the University of North Carolina System. WCU was founded in 1889 to bring higher education to the western region of North Carolina.

With over 10,000 students from 48 states and 55 countries, the university offers more than 120 specialties with nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, project management, teacher education, and criminal justice. It also offers the nation’s first accredited four-year emergency medical care program.

The University has an impressive graduate school offering both master’s and doctoral degrees as well as an education specialist degree.

U.N.C. Asheville

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Website: https://www.unca.edu/

Located in Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a member of the University of North Carolina System. WCU was founded in 1889 to bring higher education to the western region of North Carolina.

With over 10,000 students from 48 states and 55 countries, the university offers more than 120 specialties with nationally recognized programs in entrepreneurship, project management, teacher education, and criminal justice. It also offers the nation’s first accredited four-year emergency medical care program.

The University has an impressive graduate school offering both master’s and doctoral degrees as well as an education specialist degree.

Blue Ridge Communtiy College

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Website: http://blueridge.edu/

With branches in both Henderson and Transylvania counties, Blue Ridge Community College is a two-year institution offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

BRCC offers more than 100 programs of study including an extensive continuing education program, as well as a Small Business Center offering a variety of services to small businesses in our area.

The Transylvania branch of BRCC is located within the city limits of Brevard.