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Published: November, 2010

With a nickname like "music capital of the world," you know that Austin, Texas is a happening place. A city population of 690,252 and an area population of 1,452,529 make Austin the 4th largest city in Texas and the 16th largest in the nation. San Marcos lies 29 miles southwest of Austin and in 2000 had a population of 34,733.

Forbes magazine rated Austin, Texas as the third best place for business and career, making the economic and professional outlook in the Austin-San Marcos area one of the best in the nation. The median per capital personal income is $32,494 -- 98% of the national average. The Austin area is hot spot for country and western musicians, and gained the added reputation of being involved in the dot-com boom. Today, the top industries are:
  • The University of Austin, Texas
  • Dell Computer Corporation
  • Austin Independent School District
  • Motorola, Inc.
  • Seton Healthcare
  • IBM Corp.

Investment capital in Austin is abundant, making the region one of the top targets for venture capital investment in the United States. The top five areas sectors luring investments are:
Software$130,755,100
Semiconductors$92,077,800
Computers and peripherals$40,449,000
IT Services$38,820,000
Electronics/instruments$25,542,000

With so much economic diversity, it is easy to see why Austin-San Marcos is a popular place to live. Since 1969 this area has grown almost 11% per year and at a rate 45% higher than the national average.

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The College of Health Care Professions

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Work towards your degree with the College of Health Care Professions.

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Programs:
  • Health Information Technology Certificate
  • Health Information Technology and Management
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.

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  • Round Rock
Programs:
  • Accounting (AS)
  • Psychology (BA)
UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business

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UNC Kenan-Flagler is one of the world's top-ranked business schools. At UNC Kenan-Flagler, you develop the skills that make you a highly effective leader and prepare you for long-term career success. The strength of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA degree comes from a school culture in which members live the business school's core values of excellence, leadership, teamwork, integrity and community.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MBA@UNC
Sanford-Brown Institute

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Turn your love of medicine into a rewarding career at Sanford-Brown Institute. Learn more today.

Campus Locations:
  • Austin
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Billing Administrative Specialist
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
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
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  • Austin
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
  • B.S. in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management
Everest Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Austin
Programs:
  • Medical General
  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
Strayer University

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Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

Campus Locations:
  • Austin
Programs:
  • BBA: Accounting
  • M.Ed.: Adult Education and Development
Urbana University

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Take the next step toward earning your degree with Urbana University.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
Saint Peter's College

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Saint Peter's College has prepared its students for academic excellence and professional success for over one hundred years. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing each student with the opportunity for educational and spiritual enrichment. That same commitment to individual support is now available to learners everywhere via the new online degree programs offered by the College.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing