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Atlanta, GA Colleges and Universities: Find Career Education in Georgia

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

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

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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:
  • Atlanta
  • Sandy Springs
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
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
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
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
University of Florida

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One of the largest and most respected universities in the nation, the University of Florida (UF) has furthered the personal and professional growth of thousands. Founded in 1853 and ranked among America's top 20 best public universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university's role as a technological and economic force can be felt around the globe. UF Executive Education now delivers high-impact business solutions to individuals and groups, 100% online, through its Essentials of Business executive certificate program. Each business certificate online offers the prestige of UF while preparing professionals for career growth in tactical areas of management.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Tactical IT Management
  • Tactical Marketing Management
Argosy University

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Welcome to Argosy University

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:
  • Atlanta
  • Online
Programs:
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
  • Human Resource (MS) (Online)
Strayer University

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Continue your education with Strayer University.

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Campus Locations:
  • Roswell
  • Morrow
  • Douglasville
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • MBA: Acquisition
  • Undergrad Cert: Bus Admin: Entrepreneurship
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
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)
The Art Institutes

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With an Art Institutes education, imagine what you could create.

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Campus Locations:
  • Decatur
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Audio Production (BA)
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
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