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Laurel Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Laurel, Maryland

There are at least 6 colleges in the Laurel area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Laurel (Bowie, College Park, Columbia, Takoma Park). These schools offer Doctorate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Laurel offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, family and social work, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 4 business schools in the Laurel area: University of Phoenix, Capitol College, Columbia Union College and University of Maryland-College Park.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Maryland.

Graduate Schools in Laurel

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University of Phoenix
Columbia, Maryland

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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

Laurel Graduate Schools with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Columbia Union College
7600 Flower Ave
Takoma Park, Maryland 20912

  • Programs: business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,068 students, 991 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 450 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Graduate Schools in Laurel with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Bowie State University
14000 Jericho Park Rd
Bowie, Maryland 20715-9465

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: MIS, reading teaching, public administration, counseling psychology, school counseling, special ed, business, human resources development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 5,464 students, 4,538 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,400 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 447-800. Math: 470-800. Writing: 423-800.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Capitol College
11301 Springfield Rd
Laurel, Maryland 20708

  • Programs: computer support, information science, computer networking, electrical engineering, business management, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 699 students, 497 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 120 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-510. Math: 430-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Tai Sophia Institute
7750 Montpelier Road
Laurel, Maryland 20723

  • Programs: acupuncture, herbalist, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 423 students, 353 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, Maryland 20742

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, curriculum and instruction, electrical engineering, library science, engineering, public policy analysis, business, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 36,014 students, 32,324 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 10,853 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-680. Math: 600-700.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

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