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Published: November, 2010

Cleveland's nickname, the "Mistake on the Lake," was coined for its history of financial trouble. Though the city has recuperated, residents and visitors still use this name fondly. Cleveland used to be the country's 5th largest city, and the Cleveland-Akron-Elyria is the nation's 14th largest combined statistical area with a population of 2,945,831 (Cleveland comprises 461,324 of this total). It lead other Ohio cities by population in 2003, and is followed by the Cincinnati (nearly 2 million) and Columbus (1,612,694) metropolitan areas.

The average income per capita in Cleveland was $34,264 two years ago, right above the national average. The Mistake by the Lake's economy is driven by a variety of forces:
  • Manufacturing and heavy industry
  • A growing service industry (healthcare, retail, etc.)
  • Lake Erie vacation destination jobs
  • Strong retail and hotel job opportunities
  • The Goodyear tire company, headquartered in Akron

The "Polymer Valley" has become Cleveland's new nickname in the last decade, thanks to the strong presence of the Goodyear. The Cleveland area is home to the highest number of polymer companies in the US.

Biotech engineering is the Cleveland area's latest development, with over 100 biotech companies based in northeastern Ohio. The Cleveland Clinic hospital foundation houses the largest biotech department in the country.

Despite the growth of these industries, Cleveland's population has actually decreased in the past few years. However, with the amount of research and technology happening there, it's certainly no "Mistake" anymore.

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Schools in Cleveland, Ohio: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Sanford-Brown College

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Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Advanced Massage Therapy
  • Radiography
Indiana Wesleyan University

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Advance your career with Indiana Wesleyan University.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
  • Independence
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Management
Bryant and Stratton College

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Give your career a boost with an education from Bryant and Stratton College.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
  • Eastlake
Programs:
  • Accounting
  • Criminal Justice
Brown Mackie College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Canton
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Health Care Administration
  • Diploma in Paralegal Assistant
Kaplan Career Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Diploma: Pharmacy Technician
  • Diploma: Heating, Ventilation, A/C, and Refrigeration
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:
  • Warrensville Heights
  • Strongsville
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
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:
  • Westlake
  • Online
  • Beachwood
  • Independence
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
  • BS in Business/Sustainable Enterprise Management
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
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Independence
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master's-Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management