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Published: November, 2010

With a population of 8 million, the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area includes parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, with Washington (563,000), Baltimore, Maryland (629,000), and Arlington, Virginia (200,000) as the largest cities. The capital of the United States, Washington is home to all three branches of the federal government and many famous sights, including the Washington Monument, the National Mall, and the Smithsonian Institution.

In 2004, the average Washington area resident made $46,782 a year, 42% over the national average. According to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, average income has grown 8.3% over the past 35 years, 11% over the national average.

The area's largest employers include major government agencies such as:
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Food and Drug Administration
  • Department of Defense

The Washington area is home to several major universities and hospitals, including Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and the genomic industry in the area is growing. Major companies with headquarters in the Washington area include:
  • Capitol One
  • Fannie Mae
  • Marriott International
  • Sprint Nextel

Washington and its suburbs are centers of development for government contractors, law firms and lobbyists, and non-profit organizations. Because the federal government operates regardless of the general economy, the Washington economy is unique, in that it's protected from recession.

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University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
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American Career Institute

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Get the hands-on training you need for some of today's most popular jobs at American Career Institute.

Campus Locations:
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Nebraska Methodist College

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Advance your nursing career with Nebraska Methodist College.

Campus Locations:
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Strayer University

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Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

Campus Locations:
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  • Washington
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Westwood College

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Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

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Sanford-Brown Institute

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Turn your love of medicine into a rewarding career at Sanford-Brown Institute. Learn more today.

Campus Locations:
  • Hyattsville
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Argosy University

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To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.

Campus Locations:
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Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
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Ultimate Medical Academy Online

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Boost your career with an education from Ultimate Medical Academy Online.

Campus Locations:
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