1991
Washington, DC

School Details

University of the Potomac was founded in 1991 with a mission to, “provide educational opportunities primarily at the undergraduate level leading to career enhancement for its multicultural adult learners by offering affordable and accessible education in career-oriented disciplines.” Potomac offers courses that are tailored to a working population who seek the education necessary to reach the next career level. Students can earn an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees, and certificates through a variety of programs.

​Since University of the Potomac specializes in furthering the education of adult learners, all of its degree programs are available virtually as well as in traditional classrooms. The online degree programs are designed and taught by industry professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that the quality, relevance and discipline of the online programs are the same as the traditional face-to-face programs.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of the Potomac is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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University of the Potomac is located in District of Columbia

District of Columbia at a Glance:

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Washington
705,749
68 sq mi
2
18
2
$13,000.00

Top Majors in District of Columbia:

Top Incentives in District of Columbia:

Top Career Pathways in District of Columbia:

Public Policy
  • Entry Level: Policy Analyst ($70,000)
  • Mid Level: Senior Policy Advisor ($120,000)
  • Senior Level: Policy Director ($180,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Political Science
  • Certifications: PMP, Security Clearance
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Online Programs offered by University of the Potomac

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Business

Advanced Certificate in Business Accounting
Advanced Certificate in General Management
Advanced Certificate in Government Contract Management
Advanced Certificate in International Business
Associate of Science in Accounting
Associate of Science in Business
Associate of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business
Bachelor of Science in Government Contract Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Certificate in Accounting Clerical Support
Certificate in General Business
Certificate in International Studies
Certificate in Office Application Support
Certificate in Project Management
Doctor of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / Finance
Master of Business Administration / Geospatial Intelligence
Master of Business Administration / Hospitality & Tourism
Master of Business Administration / Human Resources
Master of Business Administration / Information Technology
Master of Business Administration / International Business
Master of Business Administration / Management
Master of Business Administration / Marketing
Master of Business Administration / Project Management
Master of Business Administration / Public Policy
Master of Science in Accounting

Computer Science & IT

Advanced Certificate in Information Systems Management
Advanced Certificate in Network Security Management
Associate of Science in Information Technology
Associate of Science in Network Security Management
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Data Analytics
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Database Development
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Games Design
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Geospatial Intelligence
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Mobile Applications
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Software Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics & Management
Bachelor of Science in Geospatial Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Digital Forensics
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Geospatial Intelligence
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Government Contract Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / International Business
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology / Network Systems Administration
Certificate in Information Assurance
Certificate in Network Security Management
Diploma in Data Science
Diploma in Software Development
Doctor of Computer Science
Master of Science in Computer Science / Big Data Science
Master of Science in Computer Science / Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Computer Science / Database Organization
Master of Science in Computer Science / Geospatial Intelligence
Master of Science in Computer Science / Information Technology
Master of Science in Data Analytics
Master of Science in Geospatial Information Technology
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Information Technology / Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Information Technology / Geospatial Intellligence

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security & Policy
Master of Business Administration / Computer Informatics

Healthcare

Advanced Certificate in Health Systems Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Master of Business Administration / Healthcare Administration
Master of Healthcare Administration
Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics

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