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Silver Spring Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Silver Spring

There are at least 6 colleges in Silver Spring, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 990 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 585 full-time students, and a reported 215 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Silver Spring; see particularly Rockville, Laurel, Takoma Park, and College Park colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Maryland Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Silver Spring.

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Everest Institute
Silver Spring, Maryland

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma, Non-Degree
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Silver Spring Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Montgomery Beauty School
8736 Arliss St
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 99 students, 77 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
1216 Arcola Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20902

  • Programs: theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 43 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 50 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

American Beauty Academy
11600 Veirs Mill Road
Wheaton, Maryland 20902-1911

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 418 students, 240 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.

Americare School of Allied Health
11141 Georgia Ave #418
Wheaton, Maryland 20902

  • Programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 158 students, 101 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

National Labor College
10000 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20903-1706

  • Programs: labor studies, labor relations, interdisciplinary studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 272 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 165 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Capitol Heights Colleges14,138167 
College Park Colleges124,65736,01410,844
Laurel Colleges219,9601,122120
New Carrollton Colleges112,589152 
Rockville Colleges347,38823,946 
Takoma Park Colleges117,2991,068440

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