Higher Education
Michigan Technological University
A public research university, home to more than 7,300 students from 60 countries around the world. Founded in 1885, the University offers more than 12 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, technology, engineering, and math; forestry; business and economics; health professions; humanities; and social sciences. MTU's beautiful campus in Houghton overlooks the Portage waterway and is just a few miles fro Lake Superior.
Gogebic Community College
Houghton Satellite Campus
An accredited, public, two-year community college with an enrollment of around 1400 students, founded in 1932. The Houghton compus is averaging 400 students per year and offering programs in Accounting, Business Administration, CIT - Computer Repair; Criminal Justice - Corrections, Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, Corrections Officer, Entrepreneurship, General Business, General Education, General Science, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nursing (LPN).