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

University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • McDonough
  • Online
  • Sandy Springs
  • Marietta
  • Duluth
  • Atlanta
  • Snellville
Programs:
  • MS in Administration of Justice and Security
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
Strayer University

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Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
  • Roswell
  • Morrow
Programs:
  • BBA: Accounting
  • M.Ed.: Adult Education and Development
Nebraska Methodist College

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Advance your nursing career with Nebraska Methodist College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSN Executive
  • RN to MSN Executive
South University - Campus

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Make the most of your potential with a quality education from South University. Earn your degree online, on your own timetable, or at one of our five convenient campus locations.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • 12-Month MBA (MBA)
  • 12-Month MBA in Healthcare specialization (MBA)
Brown Mackie College

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Improve your career skills with a quality education from a Brown Mackie College. Choose from many different career-track programs in today's most in-demand fields.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Diploma in Medical Assistant
  • Diploma in Criminal Justice
Everest Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Norcross
  • Jonesboro
  • Marietta
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Medical General
  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
Argosy University

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To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Accounting (DBA)
  • Customized Professional Concentration (DBA)
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.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Sanford-Brown College

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Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography
  • Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Westwood College

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Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Bachelor Degree - Graphic Design: Major in Animation
  • Bachelor Degree - Construction Management I