Because of the District of Columbia’s burgeoning information technology, event planning and healthcare industries, trade schools in Washington D.C. offer a wide range of accredited courses to individuals interested in working in these fields. Whether you’re seeking a new position in one of these fields (or any other), or would simply like to acquire additional education, vocational programs in the region are a great place to start and are now accepting new students.
The following section contains information on the District’s projected labor market through 2020, and information about vocational schools in Washington D.C.
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Trade Schools in DC
Trade Schools in Washington D.C.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there were 51 accredited trade schools in Connecticut as of early 2014. The following table contains contact information and general data on each.
| Name | Address | Largest Program | Awards offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Career Institute | 700 Monroe Street N.E., Washington, District of Columbia 20017 | Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate |
| Career Technical Institute | 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.W suite L002, Washington, District of Columbia 20005 | Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | Less than one year certificate |
| Strayer University-District of Columbia | 1133 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005 | General | Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree |
| Strayer University-Global Region | 1133 15th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005 | General | Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree |
| Strayer University-Takoma Park Campus | 6830 Laurel St Nw, Washington, District of Columbia 20012 | General | Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree |
| Technical Learning Centers inc | 1720 I St NW Suite 200, Washington, District of Columbia 20006-5540 | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | Less than one year certificate;One but less than two years certificate |
| University of Phoenix-Washington DC Campus | 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20001-1431 | General | Bachelor’s degree;Postbaccalaureate certificate;Master’s degree |
| University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus | 1401 H Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20005 | General | Less than one year certificate;Associate’s degree;Bachelor’s degree |
Employment & Salary Outlook
Employment Outlook for Washington D.C.
In the following section, you’ll find an overview of the 10 fastest-growing jobs in Washington D.C. through the end of the decade. Featured jobs are those which project to have at least 1,000 new positions created in the D.C. area by 2020.
D.C.’s 10 Fastest Growing Occupations
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Home Health Aides
Median Salary in DC (2012): $22,800
2010 Employment: 3,580
2020 Employment: 6,160
Pct Change: 72%
Personal Care Aides
Median Salary in DC (2012): $22,700
2010 Employment: 1,730
2020 Employment: 2,850
Pct Change: 65%
Software Developers, Systems Software
Median Salary in DC (2012): $91,500
2010 Employment: 1,490
2020 Employment: 2,280
Pct Change: 53%
Meeting, Convention and Event Planners
Median Salary in DC (2012): $60,300
2010 Employment: 2,390
2020 Employment: 3,520
Pct Change: 48%
Software Developers, Applications
Median Salary in DC (2012): $97,800
2010 Employment: 2,390
2020 Employment: 3,480
Pct Change: 46%
Database Administrators
Median Salary in DC (2012): $81,600
2010 Employment: 1,470
2020 Employment: 2,120
Pct Change: 44%
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Median Salary in DC (2012): $61,400
2010 Employment: 4,400
2020 Employment: 6,330
Pct Change: 44%
Medical Secretaries
Median Salary in DC (2012): $36,100
2010 Employment: 1,120
2020 Employment: 1,570
Pct Change: 40%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators
Median Salary in DC (2012): $87,200
2010 Employment: 3,930
2020 Employment: 5,460
Pct Change: 39%
Computer Systems Analysts
Median Salary in DC (2012): $92,000
2010 Employment: 3,310
2020 Employment: 4,450
Pct Change: 34%