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Colleges in Boston, MA: Find Universities, Trade Schools and Degree Programs

Published: November, 2010

Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts, lovingly referred to by locals as "Beantown." This world-renowned city lies at the center of Greater Boston, which also includes the cities of Cambridge, Quincy, and Newton, the town of Brookline, and other outlying suburban communities. With an estimated total population of 520,702, Boston is a major cultural and financial center of the U.S.

Boston lies at the center of the Boston-Worcester-Manchester Combined Statistical Area, which is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. This American city is rich in diversity and history. Boston's many colleges and universities have a major impact on the city and region's economy. They provide employment and help attract high-tech industries in computer hardware and software, and emerging biotechnology.

Boston offers the budding professional an economic landscape rich with opportunities for learning and advancement. The top private employers include:

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Corporation
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
  • Boston University
  • New England Medical Center
  • John Hancock Life Insurance Co.


Opportunities for growth in the labor force include:

  • Manufacturing
  • Trade, transportation, and utilities
  • Financial activities
  • Professional and business services
  • Educational and health services


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Schools in Boston, Massachusetts: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

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

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Campus Locations:
  • Braintree
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Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • Graduate Project Management Certificate
Porter and Chester Institute

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  • Woburn
  • Canton
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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
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Argosy University

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Programs:
  • Psychology (BA) (Online)
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Lincoln Technical Institute

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Get a hands-on, job-specific education at Lincoln Technical Institute.


Campus Locations:
  • Somerville
  • Lowell
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Computer and Network Support Technician
The Art Institutes

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Campus Locations:
  • Brookline
Programs:
  • Sound & Motion Picture Technical Arts (BS)
  • Photography (C)
Full Sail University - Online

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  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Master's-Electrical Engineering
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