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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

University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
  • Irving
  • Hurst
  • Online
Programs:
  • MS in Administration of Justice and Security
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
Kaplan College - KHE

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

Campus Locations:
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Diploma: Dental Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science: Computer Networking Technology
Strayer University

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Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.

Campus Locations:
  • Plano
  • Cedar Hill
  • Dallas
  • Irving
Programs:
  • BBA: Accounting
  • M.Ed.: Adult Education and Development
Argosy University

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To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Accounting (DBA)
  • Advanced Educational Administration (EdD)
West Coast University

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West Coast University can help prepare you for a rewarding health care career.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Diploma - Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
The Art Institutes

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Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (C)
  • Graphic Design (BFA)
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:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Remington College

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Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College.

Campus Locations:
  • Garland
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Diploma in Pastry Arts
  • Diploma in Dental Assisting
The College of Health Care Professions

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Work towards your degree with the College of Health Care Professions.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Health Information Technology Certificate
  • Health Information Technology and Management