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Alexandria Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Alexandria, Virginia

There are at least 8 colleges in the Alexandria area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Alexandria (Arlington, Fairfax, Manassas). 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 Alexandria offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, design, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, religion and philosophy, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 7 business schools in the Alexandria area: Argosy University, DeVry University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, Strayer University, University of Phoenix, George Mason University and Marymount University.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Virginia.

Graduate Schools in Alexandria

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DeVry University
Arlington, Virginia; Manassas, Virginia

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Family And Social Work
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Arlington, Virginia; Manassas, Virginia

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

University of Phoenix
Fairfax, Virginia

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
Alexandria, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Manassas, Virginia

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
(Offerings vary by location; please request additional info.)

Argosy University
Arlington, Virginia

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration, Medicine, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

Graduate Schools in Alexandria with Selective Admissions

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

George Mason University
4400 University Dr
Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: curriculum and instruction, special ed, interdisciplinary studies, law, business management, public policy analysis, information science, international relations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 30,276 students, 22,180 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,865 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-600. Math: 520-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Institute for the Psychological Sciences
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 511
Arlington, Virginia 22202

  • Programs: clinical psychology, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 43 students, 42 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, forensic psychology, physical therapy, human resources, elementary school teaching, teacher education, counseling psychology, educational admin and supervision.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,609 students, 3,080 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 750 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-540. Math: 440-540. Writing: 440-540.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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