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Published: November, 2010

Columbus, OH is unique in that it seems to be an "average" American city, with a perfect distribution of races, incomes, and demographics. These ideal statistics make Columbus the perfect focus group for companies to gather research or launch their new products. Between 2000 and 2005, Columbus grew from 711,470 residents to an estimated 730,657, making the metropolitan area the third largest in Ohio behind Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus has a per capita income of $34,128.

Ohio's "Arch City," named for the arches spanning High Street, which provided light for the street and electricity for streetcars, offers many jobs for skilled trades and labor at the following manufacturing facilities:
  • Two Honda manufacturing plants
  • Worthington Industries steel processing plant
  • Budweiser brewery
  • UPS distribution center

Although it may not seem like a fashionable city, Columbus, OH is the headquarters of clothing retailers Abercrombie & Fitch as well as Limited Brands, the parent company of The Limited, Express, Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.

Food is also an important industry in Columbus, and the following restaurant chains are all based in or around the Columbus metropolitan area:
  • Wendy's
  • White Castle
  • Bob Evans

Additionally, Abbott Laboratories, makers of nutritional drinks Ensure and Similac, has facilities in Columbus that provide jobs to more than 7,000 employees.

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Schools in Columbus, Ohio: 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
Kaplan College - KHE

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Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Campus Locations:
  • Columbus
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science: Medical Practice Management
  • Diploma: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
The Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting

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Get your career started with the Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting.

Campus Locations:
  • Columbus
Programs:
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting Program
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

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Give your career a boost with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.

Campus Locations:
  • Fairborn
Programs:
  • Network Management
  • IT Systems Administration
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:
  • Hilliard
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Daymar College

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We Change Lives... One Person At A Time. ®

Campus Locations:
  • Chillicothe
Programs:
  • Cardiographic Technology - Associate
  • Business Management - Diploma
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
Cleveland Institute of Electronics

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Train to become an electronics or computer professional at Cleveland Institute of Electronics.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • CompTIA Network+ Certification & Computer Technology
  • Introduction to Home Automation Installation
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
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:
  • Online
  • Columbus
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Master's-Business Administration