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Des Moines Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Des Moines, Washington

There are at least 16 colleges in the Des Moines area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Des Moines (Federal Way, Seattle, Tacoma). 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 Des Moines 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 11 business schools in the Des Moines area: Argosy University, DeVry University, Golden Gate University, DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, University of Phoenix, Antioch University Seattle, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus.

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

Graduate Schools in Des Moines

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DeVry University
Federal Way, Washington

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

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Federal Way, Washington

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

University of Phoenix
Tacoma, Washington

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

Argosy University
Seattle, Washington

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

Golden Gate University
Seattle, Washington

Golden Gate University (FTI) offers many different programs and curriculums focused on adult oriented higher learning, with both online and on-campus learning options.

  • Programs: Business And Management
  • Degrees/Course Work: Master

Graduate Schools in Des Moines with Selective Admissions

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

Antioch University Seattle
2326 6th Ave
Seattle, Washington 98121

  • Programs: psychology, education, organizational behavior, environmental studies, systems science and theory, business management, public relations and advertising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 916 students, 634 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Faith Evangelical Seminary
3504 N Pearl St
Tacoma, Washington 98407-0186

  • Programs: theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 275 students, 140 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Mars Hill Graduate School
2501 Elliott Avenue
Seattle, Washington 98121

  • Programs: counseling psychology, ministry, Christian studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 323 students, 227 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Northwest Baptist Seminary
4301 N Stevens
Tacoma, Washington 98407-6699

  • Programs: theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 78 students, 33 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Pacific Lutheran University
1010 122nd St So
Tacoma, Washington 98447-0003

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: teacher education, creative writing, nurse practitioner, business management, educational administration, marriage and family therapy, various nursing, reading teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,661 students, 3,707 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,642 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-630. Math: 500-620. Writing: 490-600.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine
916 NE 65th St.
Seattle, Washington 98115

  • Programs: acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 36 students, 83 full-time equivalent.

Seattle Pacific University
3307 3rd Ave W
Seattle, Washington 98119-1997

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: secondary teaching, business administration, organizational psychology, curriculum and instruction, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, ESL instruction, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 3,842 students, 3,640 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,830 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 520-620. Writing: 520-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Seattle University
900 Broadway
Seattle, Washington 98122-4340

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, teacher ed, public administration, school counseling, nurse practitioner, higher education administration, pastoral counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 7,529 students, 6,189 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,725 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 520-620. Writing: 510-610.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner
Tacoma, Washington 98416

  • Programs: education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, educational supervision.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,772 students, 2,619 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,634 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-675. Math: 570-665.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
1400 NE Campus Parkway
Seattle, Washington 98195-4550

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, law, medicine, social work, public administration, registered nursing, library science, pharmacy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 40,218 students, 39,412 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,204 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 550-680.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, Washington 98402-3100

  • Programs: education, social work, business management, registered nursing, interdisciplinary studies, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,653 students, 2,246 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-540. Math: 440-540.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

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