Colleges Near Fort Detrick
Located about an hour's drive from the metro area of Washington D.C. in the heart of Frederick county, Maryland, the United States Army Garrison of Fort Detrick has been serving National Security Missions since the 1940s.
Fort Detrick prides itself as "A Sustainable Community of Excellence" that works in effective partnerships with the local community and businesses. It is primarily a medical research facility and is home to an installation of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID).
Fort Detrick Colleges and Postsecondary Education Opportunities
Fort Detrick is the largest employer in Frederick County and is conveniently located for a large number of schools and colleges. Fort Detrick education opportunities include:
- Frederick Community College
- Kaplan College, Frederick
- Hood College, Frederick
- University of Phoenix, Washington D.C. Campus
When not working or learning, you can find plenty to occupy and entertain you nearby Washington D.C. and Baltimore.
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