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Silver Spring Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Silver Spring, Maryland

There are at least 7 colleges in the Silver Spring area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Silver Spring (Capitol Heights, College Park, Laurel, Rockville, Takoma Park). These schools offer Doctorate, Graduate Certificate 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 Silver Spring offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 5 business schools in the Silver Spring area: Strayer University, 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 Silver Spring

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University of Phoenix
Rockville, 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

Strayer University
Rockville, Maryland

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

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

Silver Spring 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.

Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary
4130 Belt Rd
Capitol Heights, Maryland 20743

  • Programs: ministry, pastoral counseling, bible studies, religious education, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 167 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Graduate Schools in Silver Spring with Selective Admissions

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

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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