Herzing University-Atlanta

Herzing University-Atlanta is a branch campus of Herzing University, a private nonprofit institution headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Located in the Atlanta metropolitan area, the campus offers career-focused programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with strong emphasis on nursing, healthcare, business, and technology fields. As part of a multi-campus university system, Herzing University-Atlanta serves traditional and nontraditional students, including working adults seeking flexible scheduling and online learning options. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and combines on-campus instruction with online coursework. Students are often drawn to Herzing University-Atlanta for its professional programs, smaller class settings, and pathways designed to support career advancement in growing industries.

Herzing University-Atlanta is part of Herzing University, which was founded in 1965 by Henry and Suzanne Herzing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a computer training institute. The institution expanded during the 1970s, adopting the name Herzing Institute and later Herzing College as it acquired additional schools. The Atlanta campus traces its roots to 1949, when it began as Massey Business College. In 1979, the Atlanta institution became part of the Herzing organization, integrating into its growing network of career-focused campuses. In 2009, following the introduction of graduate programs, the institution was renamed Herzing University to reflect its expanded academic scope. In 2015, Herzing University transitioned to nonprofit status. Today, Herzing University-Atlanta operates as part of a multi-state system offering undergraduate and graduate programs, particularly in nursing and healthcare, serving students in the Atlanta, Georgia area through campus-based and online education.