Philadelphia Colleges & Universities

Philadelphia: Rich in History and Education
You don't have to be a history major to admire the rich history in Philadephia. The "City of Brotherly Love," has more Revolutionary-era history than any city in the country. The founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell is located in the city's famous Historic District.

Students hoping to earn degrees in Philadelphia can choose from numerous colleges and universities. Among the country's top 25 metro areas, Philadelphia ranks:
•   4th in enrollment and degrees awarded
•   3rd in doctoral and advanced certificates and degrees, per capita
•   2nd in bachelor degrees awarded, per capita... continue »

Philadelphia Locations at a Glance

1. DeVry University - Fort Washington

501 Office Center Dr # 420
Fort Washington, PA 19034

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2. DeVry University - Philadelphia (Center City)

1800 JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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3. The Art Institute of Philadelphia

1622 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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4. DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Fort Washington

1140 Virginia Dr.
Fort Washington, PA 19034

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5. Sanford-Brown Institute - Trevose

3600 Horizon Blvd. Suite GL-1
Trevose, PA 19053

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6. Strayer University - Cherry Hill

2201 Route 38
Cherry Hill, NJ 08022

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7. Strayer University - King of Prussia

234 Mall Boulvard
King of Prussia, PA 19406

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8. Strayer University - Center City

1601 Cherry Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

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9. Strayer University - Lower Bucks County

3600 Horizon Blvd
Trevose, PA 19053

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10. Strayer University - Willingboro

300 Willingboro Parkway
Willingboro, NJ 08046

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11. Harris School of Business - Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, NJ

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12. Lincoln Technical Institute - Mt. Laurel

1000 Howard Boulevard
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

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13. Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia - Automotive

9190 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19136

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14. Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia

9191 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19136

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15. Lincoln Technical Institute - Center City

3600 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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16. Lincoln Technical Institute - Northeast Philadelphia

2180 Hornig Road
Philadelphia, PA 19116

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17. CDM Institute - Marlton

One Greentree Centre
Marlton, NJ 08054

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18. Pennsylvania Institute of Technology - Center City

601 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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19. CHI Institute - Franklin Mills

125 Franklin Mills Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19154

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20. National Massage Therapy Institute - Philadelphia

10050 Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19116

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21. Thompson Institute - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 19104

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Campus Programs

DeVry University

DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.
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Associate
- Art & Design
  - Associate-Web Graphic Design
- Health & Medicine
  - Associate-Health Information Technology
- Science & Technology
  - Associate-Electronics and Computer Technology
  - Associate-Network Systems Administration
- Vocational Programs
  - Associate-Electronics and Computer Technology
Bachelor
- Business
  - Bachelor's-Business Administration
  - Bachelor's-Computer Information Systems
  - Bachelor's-Technical Management
- Science & Technology
  - Bachelor's-Biomedical Engineering Technology
  - Bachelor's-Computer Engineering Technology
  - Bachelor's-Computer Information Systems
  - Bachelor's-Game and Simulation Programming
  - Bachelor's-Network and Communications Management
- Vocational Programs
  - Bachelor's-Electronics Engineering Technology
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The Art Institute of Philadelphia

The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.
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Associate
- Art & Design
  - Apparel/Fashion Design
  - Baking & Pastry
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Digital Print Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Industrial Design
  - Interior Design
  - Media Arts & Animation
  - Photography
  - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  - Visual Merchandising
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Visual Merchandising
Bachelor
- Art & Design
  - Apparel/Fashion Design
  - Baking & Pastry
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Digital Print Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Industrial Design
  - Interior Design
  - Media Arts & Animation
  - Photography
  - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  - Visual Merchandising
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Visual Merchandising
Certificate
- Art & Design
  - Apparel/Fashion Design
  - Baking & Pastry
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Digital Print Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Industrial Design
  - Interior Design
  - Media Arts & Animation
  - Photography
  - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  - Visual Merchandising
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Visual Merchandising
Coursework
- Art & Design
  - Apparel/Fashion Design
  - Baking & Pastry
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Digital Print Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Industrial Design
  - Interior Design
  - Media Arts & Animation
  - Photography
  - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  - Visual Merchandising
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Visual Merchandising
Diploma
- Art & Design
  - Apparel/Fashion Design
  - Baking & Pastry
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Digital Print Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Industrial Design
  - Interior Design
  - Media Arts & Animation
  - Photography
  - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  - Visual Merchandising
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Visual Merchandising
Non-Degree - General
- Art & Design
  - Apparel/Fashion Design
  - Baking & Pastry
  - Culinary Arts
  - Culinary/Restaurant Management
  - Digital Film & Video Production
  - Digital Print Production
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Graphic Design
  - Industrial Design
  - Interior Design
  - Media Arts & Animation
  - Photography
  - Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
  - Visual Merchandising
  - Web Design & Interactive Media
- Business
  - Fashion Marketing/Merchandising
  - Visual Merchandising
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DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management - Fort Washington

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.
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Certificate
- Business
  - Certificate-Accounting
  - Certificate-Business Administration
  - Certificate-Electronic Commerce Management
  - Certificate-Entrepreneurship
  - Certificate-Financial Analysis
  - Certificate-Human Resource Management
  - Certificate-Information Systems Management
  - Certificate-Network and Communications Management
  - Certificate-Project Management
- Health & Medicine
  - Certificate-Health Services Management
- Science & Technology
  - Certificate-Information Security
  - Certificate-Network and Communications Management
Master
- Business
  - Master's-Accounting and Financial Management
  - Master's-Business Administration
  - Master's-Human Resource Management
  - Master's-Information Systems Management
  - Master's-Network and Communications Management
  - Master's-Project Management
  - Master's-Public Administration
- Law & Public Service
  - Master's-Project Management
- Science & Technology
  - Master's-Network and Communications Management
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Sanford-Brown Institute - Trevose

Sanford-Brown Institute offers a wide range of career-track programs in the field of health care. Choose from 15 convenient campus locations nationwide.
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Associate
- Art & Design
  - Graphic Design
Certificate
- Health & Medicine
  - Medical Assistant
Diploma
- Health & Medicine
  - Dental Assistant
  - Massage Therapy
  - Medical Assistant
  - Medical Billing and Coding
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Strayer University

Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.
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Associate
- Business
  - AA in Accounting
  - AA in Acquisition & Contract Management
  - AA in Business Admin
  - AA in Economics
  - AA in Marketing
  - AA: Accounting
  - AA: Acquisition and Contract Management
  - AA: Business Administration
  - AA: Economics
  - AA: Marketing
- Liberal Arts
  - AA in General Studies
  - AA: General Studies
- Science & Technology
  - AA in Information Systems
  - AA: Information Systems
Bachelor
- Art & Design
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
  - BS in IS: Web Development
  - BSIS: Web Development
- Business
  - BBA: Acquisition & Contract Management
  - BBA: Acquisition and Contract Management
  - BBA: Banking
  - BBA: E-Business
  - BBA: Finance
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - BBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
  - BBA: Human Resource Management
  - BBA: Human Resource Mgmt
  - BBA: Legal Studies
  - BBA: Management
  - BBA: Marketing
  - BS in Accounting
  - BS in Economics
  - BS in International Business
  - BS: Accounting
  - BS: Economics
  - BS: International Business
- Law & Public Service
  - BBA: Legal Studies
  - BS in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - BSIS: Homeland Security and Info Systems
- Liberal Arts
  - BBA: Retail Management
- Science & Technology
  - BS in IS: Computer Security
  - BS in IS: Database Developer
  - BS in IS: Database Management
  - BS in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - BS in IS: Internetworking Technology
  - BS in IS: Networking
  - BS in IS: Programming
  - BS in IS: Security Administration
  - BSIS: Computer Security
  - BSIS: Database Developer
  - BSIS: Database Management
  - BSIS: Homeland Security and Info Systems
  - BSIS: Internetworking Technology
  - BSIS: Networking
  - BSIS: Programming
  - BSIS: Security Administration
Certificate
- Art & Design
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Web Development
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Web Development
- Business
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Acquisition
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Human Resource Management
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Management
  - Exec Grad Cert in Business Admin: Marketing
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Accounting
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Accounting Information Systems
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Controllership
  - Exec Grad Cert in Professional Accounting: Taxation
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Accounting
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Accounting Info Sys
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Controllership
  - Exec Grad Cert: Acct: Taxation
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Acquisition
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Human Resource Mgmt
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Management
  - Exec Grad Cert: Bus Admin: Marketing
  - Undergrad Cert in Accounting: Advanced Accounting
  - Undergrad Cert in Accounting: Introductory Accounting
  - Undergrad Cert in Business Admin: Acquisition and Contract Mgmt.
  - Undergrad Cert in Business Admin: E-Business
  - Undergrad Cert in Business Admin: Small Business Mgmt. & Entrepreneurship
  - Undergrad Cert: Accounting: Advanced
  - Undergrad Cert: Accounting: Introductory
  - Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Acquisition & Contract
  - Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: E-Business
  - Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Small Business Mgmt
- Law & Public Service
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Homeland Security & Info Sys
- Science & Technology
  - Exec Grad Cert in IS: Networking
  - Exec Grad Cert in IS: Software Engineering
  - Exec Grad Cert: IS: Networking
  - Exec Grad Cert: IS: Software Engineering
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Computer Security
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Database Developer
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Database Management
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Internetworking Technology
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Networking
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Programming
  - Undergrad Cert in IS: Security Administration
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Computer Security
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Database Developer
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Database Management
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Homeland Security & Info Sys
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Internetworking Technology
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Networking
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Programming
  - Undergrad Cert: IS: Security Administration
Diploma
- Art & Design
  - Diploma in IS: Web Development
  - Diploma: IS: Web Development
- Business
  - Diploma in Accounting
  - Diploma in Acquisition & Contract Management
  - Diploma: Accounting
  - Diploma: Acquisition and Contract Management
- Law & Public Service
  - Diploma in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - Diploma: IS: Homeland Security & Info Systems
- Science & Technology
  - Diploma in IS: Computer Security
  - Diploma in IS: Database Developer
  - Diploma in IS: Database Management
  - Diploma in IS: Homeland Security & Information Systems
  - Diploma in IS: Internetworking Technology
  - Diploma in IS: Networking
  - Diploma in IS: Programming
  - Diploma in IS: Security Administration
  - Diploma: IS: Computer Security
  - Diploma: IS: Database Developer
  - Diploma: IS: Database Management
  - Diploma: IS: Homeland Security & Info Systems
  - Diploma: IS: Internetworking Technology
  - Diploma: IS: Networking
  - Diploma: IS: Programming
  - Diploma: IS: Security Administration
Master
- Art & Design
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
- Business
  - Master of Business Administration: Accounting Concentration
  - Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Concentration
  - Master of Business Administration: Information Systems Management Concentration
  - Master of Business Administration: International Business Concentration
  - Master of Business Administration: Professional Studies Concentration
  - Master of Business Administration: Project Management Concentration
  - Master of Business Administration: Public Adminstration Concentration
  - Master of Public Admin
  - Masters: Public Administration
  - MBA: Accounting
  - MBA: Acquisition
  - MBA: Finance
  - MBA: Health Services Administration
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Management
  - MBA: Hospitality and Tourism Mgmt
  - MBA: Human Resource Management
  - MBA: Information Systems Management
  - MBA: International Business
  - MBA: Management
  - MBA: Marketing
  - MBA: Professional Studies
  - MBA: Project Management
  - MBA: Public Adminstration
  - MS in Professional Accounting: Accounting Info Systems
  - MS in Professional Accounting: Controllership
  - MS in Professional Accounting: Taxation
  - MS: Accounting: Acctg Info Sys
  - MS: Accounting: Controllership
  - MS: Accounting: CPA Prep
  - MS: Accounting: Taxation
- Education
  - M.Ed.: Educational Management
  - M.Ed.: Technology in Education
  - Master of Education: Educational Management
  - Master of Education: Technology in Education
- Health & Medicine
  - Master of Business Administration: Healthcare Concentration
  - Master of Health Services Admin
  - Masters: Health Services Administration
  - MBA: Health Services Administration
- Law & Public Service
  - Master of Public Admin
  - Masters: Public Administration
- Science & Technology
  - Master of Business Administration: Information Systems Management Concentration
  - MBA: Information Systems Management
  - MSIS: Computer Security Management
  - MSIS: Decisions Support System Management
  - MSIS: Enterprise Resource Management
  - MSIS: Network Management
  - MSIS: Software Engineer Management
  - MSIS: Systems Development Management
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Harris School of Business - Cherry Hill

Harris School of Business offers career-focused education that gives you the skills you need to make the leap into your new career.
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- Business
  - Computerized Accounting Technology
  - Microsoft Office Applications Professional
- Health & Medicine
  - Health Claims Specialist
  - Massage Therapy
  - Professional Medical Assistant
- Law & Public Service
  - Legal Office Technology
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Lincoln Technical Institute

Lincoln Technical Institute provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors. Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.
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Coursework
- Health & Medicine
  - Massage Therapy
  - Medical Administration/ Coding & Billing
  - Medical Assisting
  - Nursing
  - Pharmacy Technician
- Law & Public Service
  - Criminal Justice
- Science & Technology
  - Networking
  - PC Systems and Support
- Vocational Programs
  - Automotive
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CDM Institute - Marlton

Launch a career in business, technology, healthcare, and CAD—fast with real-world training employer’s demand from CDM Institute.
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Certificate
- Art & Design
  - AutoCAD Drafting and Design
  - CNC Programming and Mastercam
  - SolidWorks & Solid Modeling Designer
- Business
  - Computerized Bookkeeping / Accounting
  - Microsoft Office Specialist
- Health & Medicine
  - Certified EKG Technician
  - Certified EKG/Phlebotomy Technician
  - Home Health Aide
  - Medical Assistant
  - Medical Billing Coding & Office Administration
  - Nurse Assistant
- Science & Technology
  - Microsoft Office Specialist
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology - Center City

With 94% placement rates you can count on quality training in medical, engineering, business or technology at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
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- Health & Medicine
  - Medical Assistant with Externship
  - Pharmacy Technician with Externship
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CHI Institute - Franklin Mills

CHI Institute can train you for career success in the fields of Computers, Electronics, Medical, and Technical Trades. We offer Specialized Associate Degrees and Diploma programs.
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Associate
- Health & Medicine
  - Associate in Specialized Technology: Respiratory Therapy
- Law & Public Service
  - Associate in Specialized Business: Criminal Justice
- Science & Technology
  - Associate in Specialized Technology Degree: Networking Engineering Technology
  - Associate in Specialized Technology: Networking Engineering Technology
Diploma
- Health & Medicine
  - Diploma: Medical Assistant
  - Diploma: Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy
  - Diploma: Medical Office Administration
  - Diploma: Pharmacy Technician
  - Diploma: Respiratory Therapy
- Science & Technology
  - Diploma: Computer Networking
  - Diploma: Computer Support Technician
- Vocational Programs
  - Diploma: Electrical Technician
  - Diploma: Electrician
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National Massage Therapy Institute - Philadelphia

Become a professional massage therapist in as little as seven months. The National Massage Therapy Institute (NMTI) can give you the hands-on training you need to enter this rewarding field.
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- Health & Medicine
  - Massage Therapy Program
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Thompson Institute - Philadelphia

Thompson Institute of Philadelphia, PA, provides students with the skills they need to excel in the fields of Medical Services, Technology, and Business.
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- Health & Medicine
  - Diploma: Dental Assistant
  - Diploma: Medical Assistant
Diploma
- Health & Medicine
  - Diploma: Medical Assistant
  - Diploma: Medical Office Management
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Cool Things To Do in Philadelphia
After a long morning hitting the books, students at one of the many colleges in Philadelphia can enjoy all the city has to offer:

•   Independence National Historic Park: Home of the the National Constitution Center
•   Valley Forge National Historic Park: The 1777-1778 encampment for General George Washington
•   Liberty Bell Center: New home to the Liberty Bell, featuring an X-Ray view of the interior and crack

History buffs will especially appreciate knowing Ben Franklin lived and worked in Philadelphia, and his legacy is still stamped across the city's Historic District.

Sports fans can enjoy professional hockey (Flyers), football (Eagles), baseball (Phillies), and basketball teams (76ers). The city also claims birthright of one of America's best-loved sandwiches--the Philly Cheesesteak.

Philadelphia Industry
If you attend one of the many schools in Philadelphia, you'll find plenty of local opportunity upon graduation. Although manufacturing and the related distribution sector were traditionally the backbone of Philadelphia's economy, computer-based businesses, finance, telecommunications, insurance companies, and the printing and publishing industries are thriving.

History buff or not, you'll find a top-rate education and a city steeped in tradition if you choose to study in Philadelphia.

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