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Published: November, 2010

Taking its name from the Aramaic words "Beth Hesda," meaning "house of mercy," Bethesda, MD is an urbanized, but unincorporated, area in Montgomery County, on the border of Washington, DC. Bethesda is home to a variety of historical landmarks that include the National Institutes of Health, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, and the National Naval Medical Center. The "House of Mercy" also boasts two vibrant farmers' markets: the Montgomery Farm Woman's Cooperative Market and the Bethesda Farmers' Market.

The professional landscape of Bethesda is marked by a mix of military, healthcare, and industrial operations. Major employers in the city of Bethesda that provide opportunities for a workforce of nearly 33,000 include:
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Marriott International
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Naval Medical Center

Bethesda promotes its rich outdoor resources through a variety of exciting annual events for residents and visitors. Keep your eye out for the Summer Concert Series, Imagination Bethesda, and the Bethesda Outdoor Movie Events. And the Madonna of the Trail exhibits, sprinkled around the metro area, pay homage to the women that helped to define this region's culture and history.

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Schools in Bethesda, Maryland: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Medtech

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Start your career with an education from Medtech.

Campus Locations:
  • Falls Church
  • Silver Spring
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
  • Medical Office Specialist
Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Vienna
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Sterling
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
  • Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Silver Spring
Programs:
  • Medical General
  • Medical Assistant (Diploma)
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

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Get the skills you need for a rewarding career in the digital arts.

Campus Locations:
  • Washington
Programs:
  • Web Development
  • Photography
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Owings Mills
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
All-State Career

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Prepare for an exciting career in the trucking industry at All-State Career. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information

Campus Locations:
  • Baltimore
Programs:
  • Class B CDL Driver Training
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (Baltimore Only)
Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage

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Work toward a new career with Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage.

Campus Locations:
  • Falls Church
Programs:
  • Therapeutic Massage
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work