Silver Spring Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Silver Spring Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Silver Spring, Maryland

There are at least 6 colleges in Silver Spring, listed and described below. These schools represent 572 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 486 full-time students, and a reported 50 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.

Of Note For College Students

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

Featured Colleges in Silver Spring (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

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: 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, Diploma

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American Career Institute
Wheaton, Maryland

There's no better time than right now to become a medical professional, and American Career Institute can help launch your career. Free job placement assistance for graduates.

Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Leisure, Media, Medical Support And Technology
Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

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Silver Spring Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Montgomery Beauty School
8736 Arliss St
Silver Spring, Maryland 20901

Programs: cosmetology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 99 students, 100 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

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

Programs: theology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 43 students, 49 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 50 student capacity.
Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges in Silver Spring with Selective Admissions

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

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

Programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 158 students, 127 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, investments and securities.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 272 students, 210 full-time equivalent.
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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Capitol Heights Colleges	1	4,138	167
College Park Colleges	1	24,657	36,014	10,853
Laurel Colleges	2	19,960	1,122	120
New Carrollton Colleges	1	12,589	152
Rockville Colleges	4	47,388	23,946
Takoma Park Colleges	1	17,299	1,068	450

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DeVry University Online

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