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Virginia Colleges & Universities: College Degree Programs

Published: November, 2010

Virginia was the home of the first successful American colony and the birthplace of eight former U.S. presidents (more than any other state). Today, Virginia continues to play an important role in national affairs due to its proximity to Washington, D.C.

The capital of Virginia, Richmond, is a city of 1.3 million and home to both a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and a Federal Reserve Bank. The city also has offices of many of the most important financial organizations in the country. Virginia Beach is the most populous city in the state, known for its many beaches, hotels, and restaurants along the Virginia coastline.

Important industries in northern Virginia include information and software technology, communications, defense, and consulting for nearby government offices and related organizations. Many government organizations maintain headquarters in Virginia, including the following U.S. federal agencies:
  • Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
  • Department of Defense
  • National Science Foundation
  • US Patent and Trademark Office

Southern Virginia is more agricultural, with important soy, tobacco, and peanut exports. The region is also home to several important military bases. In 2004, the per capita income for residents of Virginia was $35,477, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Virginia's colleges and universities are important features of the state's economy, training capable workers to fill thousands of governmental and research positions. The American Electronics Association reports that Virginia has more technology jobs per capita than any other state. Degree-granting programs in Virginia provide excellent training in electronic technology, entrepreneurship, and business administration.

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Schools in Virginia: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Virginia.

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University of Phoenix

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Greenbelt
  • Arlington
  • Virginia Beach
  • Columbia
  • Richmond
Programs:
  • BS in Criminal Justice Administration - Cybercrimes
  • BS in Human Services/Gerontology
Walden University

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Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
  • M.B.A. in Risk Management
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you’re going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that’s focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination. A collaborative education at The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is all about the work, the students who create it, and the instructors who guide them.

The first step is to explore these areas of study, and think about where you fit in an industry that runs on ideas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Diploma of Residential Planning (C)
  • 3D Animation (C)
Concordia University Online

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Work toward your degree online with Concordia University.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master Degree in Educational Leadership
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K - Adult)
Stratford Career Institute

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Electrician
  • Early Childhood Education
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.

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

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Designed with the needs of working adult students in mind, South University, Online Programs is built on the same curriculum offered at South University's campus locations. As a student at South University, Online Programs you will receive the same degree, quality instruction, variety of learning options and level of service found at the campus locations.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Public Administration - Non-Profit Management Specialization (MPA)
  • Business Administration - Real Estate specialization (BBA)
Argosy University

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Welcome to Argosy University

Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Human Resource (MS) (Online)
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
Capella University

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Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • DBA - Leadership
  • PhD - General Information Technology
Arkansas State University Jonesboro

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Work toward your degree with Arkansas State University Jonesboro.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
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