Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C.

Colleges and Universities in Washington D.C.

While tourism is an important component of the day-to-day workings of Washington, D.C., so are government and related economy jobs. But the competition for jobs is impressive: D.C. residents are among the most highly educated in the nation, with 46 percent of residents possessing bachelor's degrees and more than twice the national average of adults with advanced degrees. Clearly, Washington, D.C. can offer numerous opportunities to students for educational advancement, career growth and recreation. You can find dental and legal schools in Washington D.C. in addition to prestigious schools such as American University, Catholic University, Georgetown University and more.

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Washington D.C. is growing in numerous economic areas. Public sector jobs continue to blossom at all levels, and they comprise roughly 13 percent of all employment there. Additionally, its suburbs are experiencing strong high-tech and bioscience growth, and this is considered one of the strongest markets for retail in the country. And creative economy jobs--in which creative, innovative pursuits are the central focus--comprise 10 percent of the area's jobs.

High-growth industry sectors in Washington, D.C., along with the mean earned wages earned by workers in the fields include (data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics):

Biomedical engineers: $85,470
Financial managers: $126,920
Management analysts: $89,860
Paralegals and legal assistants: $65,740
Public relations specialists: $82,540

According to Moody's Analytics, the economy in Washington D.C. is in a state of recovery and this could fare favorably for graduates of universities and colleges in Washington D.C. who want to find a career but also want to get out and smell the cherry blossoms.

Degrees Offered include Certificates [C], Associate Degrees [A], Bachelor's Degrees [B], Master's Degrees [M], and Doctorate Degrees [D]

College	Available Degrees	College Type	Address
American University	C, A, B, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016-8001
Bennett Career Institute	C	< 2-year, Private for-profit	700 Monroe Street N.E., Washington, District of Columbia 20017
Career Technical Institute	C	< 2-year, Private for-profit	1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Catholic University of America	C, A, B, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	620 Michigan Avenue, NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20064
Corcoran College of Art and Design	C, A, B, M	4-year, Private not-for-profit	500 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20006-4804
Gallaudet University	C, B, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	800 Florida Ave, NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002-3695
George Washington University	C, A, B, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	2121 I Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20052
Georgetown University	C, B, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	37th and O St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20057
Howard University	C, B, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	2400 Sixth St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20059-0001
Institute of World Politics	C, M	4-year, Private not-for-profit	1521 16th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036
National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts	C	2-year, Private not-for-profit	1556 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20007
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies	C, M	4-year, Private not-for-profit	487 Michigan Ave, NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1585
Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family	C, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	620 Michigan Ave NE McGivney Hall, Washington, District of Columbia 20064
Potomac College-Washington	C, A, B	4-year, Private for-profit	4000 Chesapeake St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016
Strayer University-District of Columbia	C, A, B, M	4-year, Private for-profit	1133 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Strayer University-Global Region	C, A, B, M	4-year, Private for-profit	1133 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Technical Learning Centers Inc	C	< 2-year, Private for-profit	1720 I St NW Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia 20006-5540
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC	M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	901 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005
Trinity Washington University	A, B, M	4-year, Private not-for-profit	125 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20017-1094
University of the District of Columbia	A, B, M	4-year, Public	4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008
University of the District of Columbia David A Clarke School of Law	M, D	4-year, Public	4340 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Washington Theological Union	C, M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	6896 Laurel St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20012
Wesley Theological Seminary	M, D	4-year, Private not-for-profit	4500 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20016-5690

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