Want an education that goes beyond the classroom? Try going to school in Washington D.C. Between its great history, ethnic and cultural diversity, and range of recreational activities, you'll get exposed to more of the real world than you can in any classroom. The D.C. area has a large number of colleges and career schools to choose from, covering nearly every discipline imaginable. Plus internship opportunities abound and job seekers will find plenty of sources to choose from upon graduation...to learn more, check out our Guide to Washington, D.C. Colleges & Universities.
What's Your Interest? Find Schools/Colleges by Subject
Advertising - Running an ad campaign...
Art - Animation, Jewelry, Photography, Art Education...
Broadcasting - Broadcasting Schools & Programs...
Business - Marketing, Advertising, Accounting...
Computer/IT - Website development, CAD, IT Mgmt...
Cosmetology - Cosmetology Schools & Programs...
Culinary - Chef, Baking, Pastry, Restaurant Mgmt...
Dental - Dental hygienist, dental assisting, dentist...
Engineering - Engineering Schools & Programs...
Environmental - Ecology, Biology, Biodiversity, Sciences...
Fashion - Merchandising, design, and sales...
Film & Video - Film director school, video & film editing...
Graphic Design - Software Design, Illustration, Media Arts...
Health/Medical - Find a degree program for allied health...
Interior Design - Interior art & design programs...
Language - Learn a foreign language...
Law - Paralegal, Lawyer, Legal Assisting programs...
Nursing - Nursing degrees and related programs...
Performing Arts - Voice, Drama, Guitar, Music, and more...
Photography - Become a professional photographer...
Psychology - Psychology degree programs & colleges...
Veterinary - Veterinary Schools & Programs...

Washington Education Highlights
  • Washington D.C. offers diverse cultural resources
  • Good mass transit system
  • Ranks in top 25% nationally for number of colleges & universities in area
  • Residents 25 years or older with high school education or higher: 87.8%
  • Nearly a 50-50 split ratio of males to females in area
  • Good student-teacher ratio (15:1)
  • Internships opportunities available due to diverse job market
  • Median age is 34.0 years
  • 27.8% foreign born population
  • Some of the United State's top-rated schools are in the area
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Career Education in Washington

The Art Institute of Washington
The Art Institute of Washington offers programs which match your creative interests including: advertising, culinary arts, digital media production, game art & design, graphic design, interior design, interactive media design, and media arts & animation.
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University of Phoenix

At the University of Phoenix - Online, careers in business, nursing, information technology, and teaching are right at your fingertips. Study at one of the school's 190 locations or online for bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees that can start or advance a successful career. Find out more today!

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