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Birmingham, AL Career Colleges: Find Accredited Universities and Degree Programs

Published: November, 2010

The "Greater Birmingham" area includes eight counties in Central Alabama. Birmingham and Hoover are the two most populated cities in the region, with populations of approximately 230,000 and 70,000, respectively. Visitors to the area should definitely check out Vulcan Park, which is home to the world's largest cast iron statue and offers panoramic views of the city.

In 2004, this area of Alabama posted an average personal income of $33,067. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average Greater Birmingham resident earns just about the same as the average American. Average income has grown 7.8% over the past 35 years, just above the national average.

The largest employer in Greater Birmingham include:
  • The University of Alabama
  • Bellsouth Telecommunications
  • Baptist Health
  • AmSouth Bank

Those looking for work in Birmingham would increase their chances of employment with degrees in education, healthcare, or business.

Significant changes in the Birmingham employment picture:
  • Over the last few years, Greater Birmingham has experienced a wave of bank consolidation. The largest consolidation occured when Wachovia, a national consumer bank, bought out the regional South Trust Bank.
  • Greater Birmingham has seen unprecedented growth in the automotive manufacturing category over the last decade. Mercedes, Honda, and Hundai all have growing manufacturing plants in the area.
  • The healthcare industry, anchored by the Baptist Health System, also continues to show strong growth in the region.

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Schools in Birmingham, Alabama: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

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
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:
  • Bessemer
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Brown Mackie College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Birmingham
Programs:
  • Associate of Science in Graphic Design
  • Diploma in Paralegal Assistant
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.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Birmingham
  • Online
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
University of the Rockies

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Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
The University of Liverpool

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Earn a masters or doctoral degree from the online university for business professionals worldwide.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSc in Project Management (Construction & Infrastructure)
  • MSc in Global Marketing
Central Christian College of Kansas

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Finish your degree with Central Christian College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Sports Science & Health
  • Criminal Justice
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:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)