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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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University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Westlake
  • Beachwood
  • Independence
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
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South University - Campus

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Make the most of your potential with a quality education from South University. Earn your degree online, on your own timetable, or at one of our five convenient campus locations.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Paralegal Studies (AS)
  • Psychology (BA)
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: Medical Office Specialist
Brown Mackie College

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Improve your career skills with a quality education from a Brown Mackie College. Choose from many different career-track programs in today's most in-demand fields.

Campus Locations:
  • Canton
Programs:
  • Diploma in Medical Assistant
  • Diploma in Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technician
Bryant and Stratton College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Medical Assisting
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:
  • Pharmacy Technology
  • Cardiovascular Technology
Strayer University

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Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Undergrad Cert: IS: Web Development
  • Undergrad Cert: IS: Programming
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Lincoln College of Technology

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Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career at Lincoln College of Technology.

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Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Health Information Technology
  • Medical Assistant Technology
National College

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Train for an exciting new career at National College.

Campus Locations:
  • Stow
  • Wickliffe
Programs:
  • AS - Medical Assisting
  • AS - Information Systems Engineering