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Degree Programs and Colleges in Canyon Country, CA

Published: November, 2010

Canyon Country is part of the city of Santa Clarita. The fourth largest city in Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita is made up of a collection of previously separate communities. Canyon Country, Saugus, Valencia, Newhall, and Castaic were incorporated into Santa Clarita in 1987. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, Santa Clarita had a population of 151,088 people, while in 2005 the California Department of Finance put the figure at 170,000. Since 2003, the city has experienced a healthy 3% growth rate, compared to the statewide level of 1.7%.

The 2004 median household income for Santa Clarita was estimated at $76,127, far beyond the median household income for Los Angeles County at $53,239. Included in Santa Clarita's main attractions are the California Institute of the Arts and the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park.

Besides local government, Santa Clarita's largest employers are Six Flags California and Princess Cruises. More than 33% of overall employment in Canyon Country is in the services sector. Retail and wholesale trade make up 18%, and manufacturing the third-largest, with 13%.

Good news for businesses: Santa Clarita expects over 30,000 newcomers to make their homes in the Santa Clarita Valley between 2006 and 2011. In each of the previous five years, employment has grown by 5%, amounting to roughly 20,000 jobs. To add to the positive outlook, Santa Clarita was chosen by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation as one of five finalists for the award of Most Business Friendly City 2006.

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Schools in Canyon Country, California: 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
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Santa Monica
  • North Hollywood
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
Charter College

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You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.

Campus Locations:
  • Canyon Country
Programs:
  • Diploma - Computerized Office Specialist
  • Diploma - Vocational Nursing
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:
  • Anaheim
  • West Covina
  • Sylmar
  • Oxnard
  • Torrance
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
UEI College

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Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

Campus Locations:
  • Van Nuys
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
  • Pharmacy Technician
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • Burbank
  • Palmdale
  • Wilshire
  • Simi Valley
  • Reseda
  • Los Angeles
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher Training
Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

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Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Campus Locations:
  • Pasadena
Programs:
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in LA - Diploma in Culinary Arts
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in LA - Diploma in Patisserie and Baking (Hollywood)
California State University - Long Beach

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Advance your career with a degree from California State University � Long Beach.

Campus Locations:
  • Long Beach
Programs:
  • Master of Business Administration - AMBA
  • Master of Business Administration - SMBA
Southern California Health Institute

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Since 1996, Southern California Health Institute has been dedicated and committed to helping students achieve their dreams by providing an exceptional education that enables them to become skilled and successful manual therapists.

Campus Locations:
  • North Hollywood
Programs:
  • Physical Therapy Aide/Sports Rehab Program
  • Advanced Professional Massage Therapy Program
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Long Beach
Programs:
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electrician