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Published: November, 2010

Arlington, Texas, is located in the metropolitan area of Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, which in 2004 was listed as the fifth largest metropolitan are in the nation, with over 5.5 million people. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area has all the attractions of a major city, and Arlington itself is home to the Texas Rangers baseball team and a Six Flags amusement park, drawing visitors from all over the state.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the DFW-Arlington area had an average per capita income of $35,502, which is well above the national average of approximately $21,000 a year. Over the last 10 years, the per capita income has grown by 4.1%.

Jobs in the area are plentiful, and include the automotive and aerospace technology fields. It is also a large financial center. Major employers in Arlington include:
  • The University of Texas at Arlington
  • Arlington Memorial Hospital
  • Six Flags Over Texas
  • General Motors

The city of Arlington, as home to the Texas Rangers, is the focal point for a large transportation overhaul to accommodate game-day travel. This is going to create several new jobs for the area in civil engineering and construction, and will contribute to growth in the local economy. Other job growth is expected in healthcare and information technology. People looking to relocate to the Arlington area will be well-served by degrees in healthcare and information technology.

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Schools in Arlington, Texas: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
  • Diploma - Criminal Justice
Kaplan College - KHE

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Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Diploma: Dental Assistant
  • Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
Texas Center for Massage Therapy

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The Texas Center for Massage Therapy is a member of the Steiner Education Group, which is a subsidiary of Steiner Leisure Limited, a global provider of spa services. Steiner Leisure Limited operates more than 175 spas and salons on cruise ships and at resorts worldwide. Steiner spas recruit from the Steiner Education Group schools.

Campus Locations:
  • Richardson
Programs:
  • Professional Massage Therapy Program
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Arlington
  • Richardson
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (C)
  • Web Design & Development II (C)
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Irving
  • Online
  • Hurst
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
MyComputerCareer.com

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Advance your career with training from MyComputerCareer.com.

Campus Locations:
  • Irving
Programs:
  • I.T. Professional Career Training Program
Court Reporting Institute

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Get the skills and training you need to become a court reporter.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Court Reporting
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work