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Published: November, 2010

Affectionately known as Hotlanta or the ATL, Atlanta, Georgia is known for its prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement and as the home of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. With a metropolitan area population of 5.2 million, Atlanta (423,000) is the headquarters of locally-established companies Coca-Cola and Home Depot. Macon (95,000) and Sandy Springs (91,000) are the largest suburbs.

In 2004, the average personal income for an Atlanta resident was $33,838, slightly above the national average. Personal income for Atlanta residents has mushroomed, growing 9.5% over the past 35 years, 27% over the national average according to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Several major companies have headquarters in or near Atlanta, including:
  • Bell South
  • UPS
  • Delta Airlines
  • Cingular

While the automobile industry in the area is in decline, with schedule plant closing for GM and Ford, Atlanta remains a central source of cable television programming. Ted Turner founded CNN in Atlanta, and Time Warner Channels such as TNT and the Cartoon Network are Atlanta-based.

Atlanta is also home to over 1,000 churches and a large number of faith-based schools. Recently, Atlanta opened the world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium, while Stone Mountain is the world's largest exposed piece of granite rock. A historically rich city, Atlanta boasts a variety of museums, including:
  • The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
  • The Carter Center and Presidential Library
  • The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum

Sources: Craigslist, Atlanta City of Atlanta Atlanta.net

Schools in Atlanta, Georgia: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
American InterContinental University

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If you’re looking for a school that doesn’t mess around, come to one where you can focus on earning your degree. Our real-world based curriculum can have input from our employer advisory council incorporated, and is made for busy, working professionals.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Communication
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:
  • Duluth
  • Kennesaw
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
UEI College

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Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

Campus Locations:
  • Morrow
Programs:
  • Business Office Administration
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Marietta
  • Jonesboro
  • Norcross
Programs:
  • Paralegal (Associate's)
  • Business (Associate's)
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:
  • Decatur
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
  • Digital Design (D)
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
Brown Mackie College

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Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
  • Associate of Applied Science in Health Care Administration
South University - Campus

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As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • 12-Month MBA in Healthcare specialization (MBA)
  • 12-Month MBA (MBA)
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Atlanta
  • Decatur
  • Alpharetta
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management