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A design school in Virginia can provide students with a variety of choices for completing their arts education. Whether you're interested in a few art courses or a design degree, you can find programs that meet your needs. Historic Arlington, located across the Potomac River from Washington DC, is home to the Pentagon, the Arlington National Cemetery, and the Marine Corps War Memorial. Both Williamsburg and Jamestown offer incredible opportunities to learn United States history first-hand.
Design Near DC
Virginia's proximity to the metropolitan DC area provides a wide range of career options in graphic arts and digital design. Government agencies and major nonprofits produce multimedia documents and training materials that include films, recordings, and print media. Virginia offers graphic designers a compelling mix of historical and cultural inspiration combined with varied educational and career opportunities.
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Strayer University - Loudoun
45150 Russell Branch Pkwy
Ashburn, VA 20147
Earn a degree that fits your life at Strayer University.
Sample programs:
BBA: Retail Management
BSIS: Web Development
Diploma: IS: Web Development
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Strayer University - Manassas
9990 Battleview Parkway
Manassas, VA 20109
Earn a degree that fits your life at Strayer University.
Sample programs:
BBA: Retail Management
BSIS: Web Development
Diploma: IS: Web Development
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Strayer University - Newport News
813 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Earn a degree that fits your life at Strayer University.
Sample programs:
BBA: Retail Management
BSIS: Web Development
Diploma: IS: Web Development
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Strayer University - Woodbridge
13385 Minnieville Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Earn a degree that fits your life at Strayer University.
Sample programs:
BBA: Retail Management
BSIS: Web Development
Diploma: IS: Web Development
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Strayer University - Virginia Beach
249 Central Park Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Earn a degree that fits your life at Strayer University.
Sample programs:
BBA: Retail Management
BSIS: Web Development
Diploma: IS: Web Development
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DeVry University - Arlington (Crystal City)
2405 Crystal City Dr.
Arlington, VA 22202
Get on the fast track to success at DeVry University.
Sample programs:
Associate - Web Graphic Design
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DeVry University - Chesapeake (South Hampton Roads)
1317 Executive Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Get on the fast track to success at DeVry University.
Sample programs:
Associate - Web Graphic Design
Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
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DeVry University - Manassas
10432 Balls Ford Road
Manassas, VA 20109
Get on the fast track to success at DeVry University.
Sample programs:
Associate - Web Graphic Design
Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
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The Art Institute of Washington
A Branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, GA
Arlington, VA 22209
Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.
Sample programs:
Advertising
Commercial Photography
Digital Design
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ITT Technical Institute - Norfolk
863 Glenrock Road
Norfolk, VA 23502
Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!
Sample programs:
School of Drafting and Design
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