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Higher Education in Fairfax County

George Mason University is located in Fairfax County, Virginia.  Photo by Evan CantwellThe campuses of five major colleges and universities are located in Fairfax County. More than 40 colleges and universities, offering a vast range of undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs, are located throughout the Washington area.

George Mason University
Nearly 30,000 students pursue George Mason University's 156 degree programs with an academic emphasis on high technology, public policy, and fine and performing arts.

Northern Virginia Community College
More than 64,000 students participate in 150 programs of study at six campuses throughout northern Virginia, including a medical education campus in Springfield.

Commencement at George Mason University in Fairfax County, Virginia; photo by Neil AdamsNorthern Virginia Center-Falls Church: University of Virginia and Virginia Tech
Graduate and undergraduate programs for working adults in a variety of fields are offered through the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.

Northern Virginia Center: University of Virginia Darden School of Business
The Darden School, through a newly opened office in Reston, offers research and management education programs for area executives.

Old Dominion University - TELETECHNET
The ODU TELETECHNET program enables students to earn bachelors's and/or Master's degrees via interactive distance learning technology.

Additional colleges and universities in the Washington area include:

A complete list of the area's institutions of higher learning is available (.pdf file).

 

 


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