California Colleges and Universities: Popular Degree Programs
Published: November, 2010- Petroleum giant Chevron
- Tech firms Hewlett-Packard, Apple, and Google
- Retail companies Gap, Safeway, and Ross.
Google plays a special role in California's employment picture. Recently ranked as the top place to work in the U.S. by Fortune magazine, Google's office culture, gourmet cafeteria, and financial benefits make it one of the most popular employers in the nation.
Career training can pay off in Los Angeles, where Salary.com reports that entry-level software engineers earn $59,000 on average. In Los Angeles' thriving marketing industry, database marketing analysts earn $60,700, while salaries for market research analysts start at $48,600. The healthcare industry is expected to grow in California, where massage therapists earn an average of $50,100. While no career training program can guarantee a particular job, getting your college degree is a good idea, particularly within more competitive fields.
Growing industries in California include professional and business services, educational and health services, and the leisure and hospitality industry. Students should look to these careers for potential growth opportunities.
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Schools in California: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs
Get the real-world education you need to succeed at Heald College.
- Rancho Cordova
- Roseville
- Salida
- Stockton
- San Francisco
- Fresno
- Milpitas
- Hayward
- Concord
- Salinas
- Cisco Systems
- Office Skills
At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
- Beale AFB
- Bakersfield
- Lancaster
- Visalia
- Elk Grove
- Chula Vista
- San Jose
- Salida
- San Bernardino
- Los Angeles
- Culver City
- Murrieta
- Lathrop
- Roseville
- Fairfield
- Ontario
- Costa Mesa
- San Francisco
- Livermore
- Oakland
- Woodland Hills
- San Marcos
- Online
- El Centro
- Gardena
- San Diego
- Pasadena
- Rancho Cordova
- Sacramento
- Palm Desert
- Fresno
- Diamond Bar
- MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
- MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Get your career started with Career Colleges of America.
- Gardena
- South Gate
- San Bernardino
- Los Angeles
- Dental Assistant
- Surgical Technology
Allied Health Institute is a post-secondary vocational school offering a variety of Diploma and Associate Degree programs in the field of Allied Health. By utilizing online learning, students have the flexibility to continue their education from the convenience of their own home. Our virtual classrooms will enable students to attend classes and communicate with instructors and classmates. Students can complete some programs without leaving their current employment or sacrificing family time.
- Online
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Assistant
American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.
- Ontario
- Anaheim
- Los Angeles
- Massage Therapy
- Dental Assistant
Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.
- Citrus Heights
- Pleasant Hill
- Pomona
- San Jose
- Sacramento
- San Leandro
- Emeryville
- Stockton
- Antioch
- Certificate in Architectural and Design Drafting
- AS in Vocational Nursing
Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.
- Bakersfield
- Stockton
- Associate of Arts: Criminal Justice
- Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Carrington College™ can help.
- Reno
- Medical Assisting
Prepare for a better career and a brighter future with help from Charter College.
- Oxnard
- Lancaster
- Canyon Country
- Network Security
- Business Management and Technology
Get your career started with an education from Summit College.
- Anaheim
- Colton
- Dental Assistant
- Legal Administrative Assistant










