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Published: November, 2010

Bellevue, Washington, is located in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area, which has over 3 million residents. Bellevue itself has over 120,000 inhabitants, and is the home of many large companies and businesses. The name of the town comes from the French for "beautiful view," and on that score, Bellevue does not disappoint. Visitors to the area can enjoy views of the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and take part in a multitude of outdoor activities, especially on the nearby lakes Washington and Sammamish.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area had an average per capita income of $41,634 in 2004, which was 26% higher than the national average. This is a booming area, as its personal income growth rate over the past ten years has been over 8%, compared to 5% nationally.

The Seattle metropolitan area as long been known as the home of the computer industry, and Microsoft still has its headquarters there. They will open up more office space in Bellevue's new Lincoln Center in 2007. However, the area isn't just about computers. A variety of enterprises, from Expedia Travel to Starbucks Coffee, have their headquarters there. Other top employers in the Bellevue area include:
  • Amazon.com
  • Washington Mutual (financial services)
  • Nordstrom
  • Costco

The Seattle metro area will continue to remain a center for technology, and Bellevue should be part of Washington's tech boom. Additionally, local government efforts are focused on making the area a hub for the biotechnology industry. Several biotech companies, like Corixa and Immunex, are already headquartered there.

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University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Bellevue
  • Renton
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
  • B.S. in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management
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:
  • Seattle
Programs:
  • Accounting (DBA)
  • Customized Professional Concentration (DBA)
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Everett
  • Tacoma
  • Seattle
  • Renton
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
  • Diploma - Criminal Justice
International Academy of Design and Tech

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Start planning for your future at the International Academy of Design & Technology in Chicago.

Campus Locations:
  • Seattle
Programs:
  • Fashion Design
  • Information Technology
The Art Institutes

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Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.

Campus Locations:
  • Seattle
Programs:
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AAA)
  • Graphic Design (BFA)
Ultimate Medical Academy Online

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Boost your career with an education from Ultimate Medical Academy Online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Pharmacy Technician Diploma
  • Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
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:
  • Bellevue
  • Online
Programs:
  • Associate - Network Systems Administration
  • Graduate Certificate-Electronic Commerce Management
South University Online

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South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Business Administration (AS)
ECPI University - Online Degrees

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Earn an accredited Business or Technology degree 100% online with ECPI.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Network Security - Bachelor
  • Network Security - Associate
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:
  • Online
Programs:
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing