Anthem Education, formerly known as High-Tech Institute, Inc., is the parent company of a collection of for-profit career college campuses around the United States under the names High-Tech Institute, Anthem Career College, Anthem College, Anthem College Online, Anthem Institute, Morrison University, and The Bryman School of Arizona. The schools began as a single campus in Phoenix, Arizona, and have grown to include over 23 campuses and online. The schools' curriculum focuses on Technology, Healthcare, Business, Paralegal, Accounting, Criminal Justice, and Graphic Design, qualifying students for work in a variety of fields.
High-Tech Institute, Inc. along with its sister corporation TCI Education, Inc. began doing business as (DBA) Anthem Education in March 2009.[1]
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Anthem Education of Phoenix, Arizona, was originally founded in 1965 as the Electronic Institute of Arizona, and was purchased by Dennis and Marilyn Pobiak (owners until July 13, 2007) in 1982. In 1989, High-Tech Institute, Inc. acquired The Bryman School of Arizona, also in Phoenix. In 2003, Allied College of St. Louis, Missouri was acquired by High-Tech Institute. Allied College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. The two St. Louis Allied College campuses were renamed Anthem College in 2010. In 2002, High-Tech Institute started their online campus, Anthem College Online. In 2004, The Chubb Institute was acquired by High-Tech Institute and renamed to Anthem Institute in 2008. High-Tech Institute, Inc./TCI Education, Inc. began doing business as (DBA) Anthem Education in March 2009. Morrison University of Reno, NV, founded in 1902, became part of Anthem Education schools in 2009. In 2010, the campuses in Sacramento, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Orlando, St. Louis and Kansas City were renamed Anthem College; The Las Vegas campus was renamed Anthem Institute; and the campuses in Nashville and Memphis were renamed Anthem Career College.
Anthem College Online (founded 2002) is a division of Anthem College - Phoenix.
Branch campuses of Anthem College/Phoenix, AZ (founded 1982) including the year they were established:
| Anthem College, Sacramento, CA | 1992 |
| Anthem College, St. Louis Park, MN (Minneapolis) | 1996 |
| Anthem Career College, Nashville, TN | 1999 |
| Anthem College, Atlanta, GA | 2010 |
| Anthem College, Kansas City, MO | 2003 |
Branch campuses of The Bryman School of Arizona/Phoenix, AZ (founded 1989) including the year they were established:
| Anthem College, Aurora, CO (Denver) | 1994 |
| Anthem College, Orlando, FL | 1998 |
| Anthem College, Irving, TX (Dallas) | 2000 |
| Anthem Institute, Las Vegas, NV | 2002 |
| Anthem Career College, Memphis, TN | 2003 |
Branch campuses of Anthem College/Maryland Heights, MO (founded 1981) including the year they were established:
| Anthem College, Fenton, MO (St. Louis South) | 1992 |
| Anthem College, Beaverton, OR (Portland) | 2004 |
| Anthem College, Brookfield, WI (Milwaukee) | 2006 |
Branch campuses of Anthem Institute/Springfield, PA (founded 1988) including the year they were established:
| Anthem Institute, Cherry Hill, NJ | 1997 |
| Morrison University, Reno, NV | 1902 |
Branch campuses of Anthem Institute/Parsippany, NJ (founded 1970) including the year they were established:
| Anthem Institute, Jersey City, NJ | 1986 |
| Anthem Institute, North Brunswick, NJ | 1996 |
'Anthem Institute', Manhattan, NY, is a main campus founded in 1997.
The schools and colleges offer a variety of career focused Diploma, Associates, Bachelors or Masters programs - Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, x-Ray Technician (limited scope), Surgical Technologist, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technician, Criminal Justice, Computer Networking & Security, Electronics Technology, CAD/Drafting Technology, Graphic Design, Veterinary Technician, Business Management, Healthcare Management, Accounting, Paralegal, Management, Computer Science and Business Administration.[2] Not all programs are offered at all locations.
Schools under the banner of Anthem Education are accredited by different accrediting organizations. According to Anthem Education, all of its schools hold accreditation from either Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Some institutions have multiple accreditations, and some hold accreditations from additional agencies.[3]