Washington Colleges

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University
Washington, District of Columbia

Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University (CDIA) provides career training for several different art related programs, including photography and 3D animation.

• Programs: Advertising, Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

NetCom Information Technology
Washington DC, District of Columbia

Offers skill training and certification in a variety of areas. Located in New York City and in Miami, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

• Programs: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Networking, Information Technology, Management and Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

Potomac College
Washington, District of Columbia

Dual campus DC-area school designed to accommodate men and women already in the working world. Some programs can be finished in 18 months.

• Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Strayer University
Suitland, Maryland; Washington, District of Columbia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

• Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

University of Phoenix
Washington, District of Columbia

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

• Programs: Accounting, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Family and Consumer, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration
• Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Bennett Career Institute
700 Monroe Street N.E.
Washington, District Of Columbia 20017

• Programs: cosmetology, barber, trade and industrial teaching, personal grooming, personal and culinary services.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 120 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Dudley Beauty College
2031 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20018-2834

• Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 124 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Harrison Center for Career Education
624 Ninth St NW 4th Fl
Washington, District Of Columbia 20001

• Programs: licensed practical nurse.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 88 students, 88 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Sanz School
1720 Eye St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20006

• Programs: medical assistant, English, medical office management, computer and info science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 1,391 students, 1,391 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Southeastern University
501 I St SW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20024-2788

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business administration, MIS, accounting, financial management, computer science, public administration, child development, liberal arts and sciences.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 948 students, 557 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Technical Learning Centers
1012 14th St NW Ste 309
Washington, District Of Columbia 20005

• Programs: computer and info science, computer services management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 46 students, 46 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20008

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: various nursing, business management, child development, corrections, accounting and related services, computer science, radiation therapist, respiratory care tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 5,363 students, 3,382 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20016-8001

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, international relations, business management, political science, communication studies, journalism, international law, public administration.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 11,279 students, 9,587 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 3,931 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-690. Math: 580-670.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Career Blazers Learning Center
2131 K Street, NW 7th Floor
Washington, District Of Columbia 20037-1898

• Programs: data entry, medical billing, webmastering, network management, computer systems tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 107 students, 107 full-time equivalent.

Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Avenue, NE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20064

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, architecture, social work, library science, political science, psychology, philosophy, communication studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 6,130 students, 4,994 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,101 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 510-620.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Corcoran College of Art and Design
500 17th St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20006-4804

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: fine arts, graphic design, photography, digital communications, photojournalism, computer graphics, drawing, desktop publishing and imaging.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 665 students, 498 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 107 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 450-560.
• Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

David A. Clark School of Law
4200 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20008

• Programs: law.
• Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 232 students, 232 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Dominican House of Studies
487 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20017-1585

• Programs: theology, ministry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 55 students, 47 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20002-3695

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social work, minority and gender studies, communication studies, art studies, education of hearing impaired, school psychology, special ed administration, school counseling.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
• Student Body: 1,655 students, 1,542 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,220 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 320-550. Math: 355-520.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

George Washington University
2121 I Street, NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20052

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international relations, law, medical lab tech, business management, political science, engineering management, psychology, information science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 24,099 students, 18,898 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 7,015 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 590-690.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Georgetown University
37th and O St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20057

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, international relations, legal research, business management, political science, English, finance, public policy analysis.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 13,652 students, 12,792 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 5,053 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 640-750. Math: 650-740.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Howard University
2400 Sixth St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20059-0001

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, biology, social work, journalism, psychology, medicine, radio and television, political science.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 10,930 students, 10,268 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 6,500 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-690. Math: 450-680.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts
1556 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20007

• Programs: stagecraft.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 24 students, 24 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Trinity Washington University
125 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, District Of Columbia 20017-1094

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, educational administration, social psychology, elementary school teaching, communication studies, school counseling, special ed, non-profit management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,621 students, 1,091 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 200 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Washington Theological Union
6896 Laurel St NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20012

• Programs: theology, ministry, religion.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 264 students, 163 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 43 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Wesley Theological Seminary
4500 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20016-5690

• Programs: ministry, theology, religious education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 452 students, 321 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 198 student capacity.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.