Potomac College is a for-profit higher education institution in Washington, DC, and Herndon, Virginia. The school offers Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, international business, government contract management, management, and information systems, with more than 40 degree specializations. Potomac College was established in Rockville, Maryland in 1991 by Victor Berlin. It later moved to the District of Columbia after Maryland education officials forced Dr. Berlin to divest from the college. Although the college is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, it was placed on probational accreditation in 2010 due to non-compliance with Commission standards. Potomac's campuses are located in Washington, DC and Herndon, VA. Potomac also offers many of their classes online and allows students to pursue their degree remotely. Potomac College’s programs are tailored to a working population who seek the training necessary to reach the next career level. Qualified students can earn degrees in as few as 18 months, allowing them to more easily balance their jobs and families with school.