DC Area Community Colleges

Washington, DC, founded in 1790 and home to Capitol Hill and many other famous attractions like the National Mall, Washington Monument and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, is the seat of government in the U.S. Although Washington, DC is rich in cultural diversity and history, the area didn't have a community college until 2009, regardless of its 111,000 working-age adults. As of January 2011, you'll find several community colleges in and around the DC area.
  1. Community College of the District of Columbia

    • Located on North Capital Street, this accredited college was established in 2009 and is the sister school of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). CCDC offers two-year academic degrees in areas such as business technology, construction management, law enforcement, education and computer science technology. Certificate programs are also offered at the college in the areas of practical nursing and nursing assistant. The college is located two blocks from Union Station and one mile from the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.

    Northern Virginia Community College

    • Located in Sterling, Virginia, just 21 miles outside of DC, this accredited community college was established in 1965 and currently serves more than 70,000 students, making it the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. This college offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in fields such as accounting, bookkeeping, American Sign Language, automotive emissions, architecture technology and business management.

    Lord Fairfax Community College

    • Founded in 1970, this accredited college offers more than 75 associate's degree and certificate programs in a variety of areas, including administrative support technology, accounting, real estate sales, early childhood education, English and fine arts. The college also offers apprenticeship programs in cosmetology, landscaping, welding and plumbing. The campus is located in the small town of Warrenton, located just 45 minutes outside of Washington, DC.

    Frederick Community College

    • Founded in 1957 and located in Frederick, Maryland, 45 minutes from Washington, DC, this accredited college offers associate's and bachelor's degrees in a variety of areas, such as English, education, communications, general studies, culinary arts, criminal justice and police science. Serving more than 16,000 students, FCC boasts that grade point averages of their transfer students are higher than the state average.

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