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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 869 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 500 full-time students, and a reported 217 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Silver Spring; see particularly Rockville, 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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Everest Institute
Silver Spring, Maryland

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

  • Programs: History, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework, Diploma
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Silver Spring Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

American Beauty Academy
2518 University Boulevard W
Wheaton, Maryland 20902-1911

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 176 students, 125 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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: 93 students, 67 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: 52 students, 52 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 50 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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: 94 students, 47 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: labor studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 454 students, 209 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 167 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Remedial services.

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bethesda Colleges255,277  
Capitol Heights Colleges14,138577 
College Park Colleges124,65735,36910,769
New Carrollton Colleges112,589165 
Rockville Colleges247,38822,263 
Takoma Park Colleges117,2991,047440

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