Auburn, Washington Colleges

Career Colleges and Training in Auburn, Washington

Auburn, Wash. Colleges and Universities

Tucked in the Green River Valley, this city of 70,000 is located 30 minutes from Seattle and 20 minutes from Tacoma. For the student who likes to be out and about, Auburn boasts an historic downtown as well as lots of greenspace and walking trails. It's also just an hour from Mt. Rainier and all the outdoor activities it has to offer.

Auburn Colleges

Green River Community College is located in Auburn. This two-year college offers more than 70 programs from drama to geology to philosophy. Tuition is about $96 per credit for in-state students and $109 per credit for those from out-of-state. Just 20 minutes away from Auburn in Tacoma is the University of Puget Sound, a private liberal arts college with about 2,600 students and more than 40 majors, minors and other programs. Tuition plus room and board at the University of Puget Sound runs about $49,000 a year.

The University of Washington has campuses in both Tacoma and Seattle. Tuition there is about $10,600 a year for in-state undergraduate students (not including room and board) and $27,800 for out-of-state undergrads. Seattle, located 30 minutes from Auburn, is also home to Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Keppler College of Astrological Arts and Sciences and a handful of community colleges.

Auburn Economy

Auburn is a growing city with the population expanding 74 percent between 2000 and 2010. The median household income in Auburn is $54,613, which is slightly higher than the nationwide average of $51,914, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you're worried about a job after college, Auburn may be the place to discover the needed leads: it have more than 4,000 businesses located there.

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Schools and Colleges in Auburn, Washington

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DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Federal Way

A degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211
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