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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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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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Strayer University - Alexandria
2730 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22314
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 - Arlington
2121 15th Street North
Arlington, VA 22201
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 - Chesterfield
2820 Waterford Lake Drive
Midlothian, VA 23112
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 - Chesapeake
700 Independence Parkway
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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 - Fredericksburg
4500 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
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 - Henrico
11501 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
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 - 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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