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Published: November, 2010

The Dallas metropolitan area, known as the Silicon Prairie or the Telecom Corridor, is a leader in the telecommunications and computer technology industries. With a metro area population of 5.7 million, Dallas (1.2 million), Fort Worth (585,000), and Arlington (359,000) also play major roles in the Texas farming and ranching industries.

In 2004, the average personal income for Dallas area residents was $35,502, 7% over the national average. According to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, personal income has grown 9.1% over the past 35 years, an impressive 21% over the nation average.

Dallas is the home of:
    Several major defense manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin
  • Brinker International (the area's largest employer)
  • Baylor Healthcare

The Dallas-Fort Worth area has over 5,700 telecommunications companies and major manufacturers, including:
  • The regional offices of Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T
  • Texas Instruments
  • ExxonMobil
  • Frito Lay
  • Dr. Pepper
  • Radio Shack
  • Pier 1

The Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport serves as the headquarters for both American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

Dallas's impressive skyline includes architecture by I.M. Pei, and the city boasts the largest number of shopping centers per capita in the U.S. Dallas and Fort Worth are both historically rich cities, and Fort Worth is the location of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

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Schools in Dallas, Texas: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Arlington
  • Fort Worth
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Diploma - Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
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
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:
  • Arlington
  • Richardson
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Texas Center for Massage Therapy

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The Texas Center for Massage Therapy is a member of the Steiner Education Group, which is a subsidiary of Steiner Leisure Limited, a global provider of spa services. Steiner Leisure Limited operates more than 175 spas and salons on cruise ships and at resorts worldwide. Steiner spas recruit from the Steiner Education Group schools.

Campus Locations:
  • Richardson
Programs:
  • Professional Massage Therapy Program
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:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (C)
  • Web Design & Development II (C)
MyComputerCareer.com

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Advance your career with training from MyComputerCareer.com.

Campus Locations:
  • Irving
Programs:
  • I.T. Professional Career Training Program
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
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Irving
  • Hurst
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
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:
  • Richardson
  • Online
  • Irving
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management