Colleges and Universities in Chantilly, VA: Search Degree Programs

ARTICLE: Chantilly In-Depth

Just 24 miles from Washington D.C., Chantilly, Virginia is located in the western part of Fairfax County. In the year 2000, it had a population of 41,031; but as part of the Washington metropolitan area, it has access to a much larger population. Washington Dulles International Airport is in Chantilly. If you're looking for educational enrichment outside of D.C., you can find the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, an annex of the National Air and Space Museum, in Chantilly.

Visitors and residents enjoy the many cultural and historical events Chantilly, Virginia has to offer. From arts and craft festivals and car shows to the War of 1812 Muster and the World War II Living History, Chantilly provides recreational opportunities for individuals of all interests.

The major employers of Chantilly, VA include technological leaders such as Intersections, Inc., a company dedicated to computer processing and data preparation, and GTSI Corporation, a wholesale computer and peripheral equipment and software organization. Chantilly has a median household income ($87,991 in 2000) and house value ($216,000) above the state average, and unemployment is below the state average.

With its proximity to the Washington, D.C. area, Chantilly provides access to a wealth of the nation's top schools and universities. Career education and degree programs in information, computer, and electrical technologies can be a great way to enter the Chantilly and D.C. area workforce.

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• City Data Chantilly, VA
• Chantilly

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