Day 1 CPT Institutions
Popular universities for integral CPT.
Graduate programs where practical training is an integral part of the curriculum. Always confirm accreditation and the CPT structure with the school's DSO before you transfer.
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HotWestcliff University
CACalifornia, Florida and Texas
Westcliff University, established in 1993 and accredited by WSCUC and ACBSP, offers programs in business, education, technology and engineering, and law. Flexible undergraduate and graduate degrees are available online or onsite at campuses in Southern California, Northern California, Florida and Texas, taught by faculty drawn from Google, Deloitte, Hyundai and other organizations.
MBA (Non-STEM)MBA (STEM)MS Computer ScienceMS Information TechnologyMS Engineering ManagementMA Teaching English to Speakers of Other LanguagesDoctor of Business Administration (STEM)Doctor of Education in Leadership, Curriculum, and InstructionBS Computer ScienceView university- Hot
California Institute of Advanced Management
CAAlhambra, California
The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) is a nonprofit, WASC-accredited graduate school in Alhambra, California, built around a practical, project-based MBA in Executive Management with concentrations in Business Analytics and Project Management. Small classes and applied coursework let students take classroom work straight into real business problems.
MBA in Executive ManagementMBA in Executive Management, Business AnalyticsMBA in Executive Management, Project ManagementView university 
HotSofia University
CAPalo Alto and Costa Mesa, California
Sofia University is a WSCUC-accredited private institution in Palo Alto and Costa Mesa, California. It offers small-class, career-focused graduate programs in business, technology and data analytics with flexible hybrid schedules and year-round enrollment.
MBAMBA - Data AnalyticsMS Computer ScienceDoctor of Business AdministrationView universityVirscend University
CAFremont, California
Virscend University is a Bay Area graduate institution offering business and data programs with practical training built into the curriculum.
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HotHumphreys University
CAStockton and Modesto, California
Humphreys University, founded in 1896, is a private, nonprofit institution with campuses in Stockton and Modesto, California. It offers flexible programs from associate to J.D. levels in business, law, and education, many available online. Accredited by WSCUC and state agencies, it ranks highly for social mobility and career preparation across Northern and Central California.
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