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Abingdon Colleges

Abingdon Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Abingdon

There are at least 2 colleges in Abingdon, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 2,690 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,638 full-time students.

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

Abingdon Open Admission Colleges

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

Virginia Highlands Community College
100 VHCC Drive
Abingdon, Virginia 24212-0828

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: mental and social health services, liberal arts and humanities, registered nursing, environmental control tech, security and protective services, administrative assistant, business, radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,580 students, 1,531 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Washington County Adult Skill Center
848 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, Virginia 24210

  • Programs: machinist, dental assistant, diesel mechanics, allied health and medical assisting, welding, administrative assistant, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 110 students, 107 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

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