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Published: November, 2010

Located at the county seat for Middlesex County, Cambridge has been called the "City of Squares." One-sixth of all jobs held by Cantabrigians (as residents are known) are with a college or university. It is the fifth most densely populated city in the U.S., with 101,000 people packed into tiny Bay State neighborhoods.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the 2005 median household income in Cambridge was $59,746, compared to the $46,242 national average. Cambridge's largest employers are its two universities, Harvard and MIT, with the balance of employers in biotech, healthcare, and high tech industries. The vast computer-industry sector that dominated the Cambridge landscape through the 1990s has declined and its companies no longer belong in the Top 25 employer list.

However, Cambridge has succeeded in transforming its even older manufacturing-based economy into a vibrant tech industry. In recent years, Cambridge has lured more than 65 premiere biotech firms to its vicinity, including Amgen, Transkaryotic Therapies, Biogen IDEC, Genzyme, Alkermes, and Wyeth Research.

Cambridge is host to more than 5,300 businesses, who hire candidates in health care, technology, and professional services. The city is also home to more than 150 social service agencies and nonprofit organizations, including:
  • Novartis
  • Harvard University
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • City of Cambridge
  • Biogen IDEC

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Schools in Cambridge, Massachusetts: 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
Everest Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Brighton
Programs:
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)
  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Charlestown
Programs:
  • Diploma: Electrician
  • Diploma: Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician
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:
  • Norwood
  • Woburn
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

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Get the skills you need for a rewarding career in the digital arts.

Campus Locations:
  • Waltham
Programs:
  • Web Development
  • Photography
National Aviation Academy

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National Aviation Academy is a nationally recognized Aviation Maintenance training school, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Our programs prepare students for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Campus Locations:
  • Bedford
Programs:
  • IA
  • Aviation Maintenance Management Technology
The Salter School

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Jumpstart a career in medical services or technology at the Salter School.

Campus Locations:
  • Malden
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal
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
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Westborough
  • Braintree
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
Cortiva Institute

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Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.

Campus Locations:
  • Watertown
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program