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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

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Texas.

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University of Phoenix

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

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Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
Walden University

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Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
  • M.B.A. in Risk Management
Arkansas State University Jonesboro

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Work toward your degree with Arkansas State University Jonesboro.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
Western Governors University

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Online. Accelerated. Affordable. Accredited.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • M.A. Science Education (5-12, Chemistry)
  • M.S. Information Technology - Network Management
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.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was established in 1947 and is a proud member of the A&M University System, one of the largest systems of higher education in the United States.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Business Administration
Argosy University

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Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA) (Online)
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
Animal Behavior College

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Interested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Grooming Instruction
University of Texas at Tyler

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Explore your education online with University of Texas at Tyler.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
  • Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
The Art Institutes

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Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Culinary Management (BS)
  • Interior Design (BFA)
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