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Published: November, 2010

Detroit's nearly 1 million residents have seen their share of changes over the years, although the automotive industry remains the Motor City's claim to fame. It is the nation's 11th largest city, and Michigan's largest. Grand Rapids is the second largest city (195,601), with Warren the next largest (136,016), and Sterling Heights (126,182), Flint (120,292), Lansing (118,379), and Ann Arbor (114,498) following.

The "Big Three" have made their US home here (GM, Ford, Chrysler) and their presence has given the Motor City its name (and its reputation). Despite its long history as the location for automakers' headquarters, Detroit still boasts some of the most state-of-the-art auto assembly plants. Its economy ran into crisis in the 1980s when auto manufacturing began to globalize, and 39% of the metropolitan area's jobs were lost. Now the auto industry has diversified:
  • Auto parts suppliers such as Delphi and Guardian still remain, providing thousands of jobs and keeping the Motor City's namesake alive.
  • More than 75% of Detroit's area's auto jobs are dedicated to research and development, and questions of energy conservative vehicles.
  • Robot technology is also growing in Detroit in tandem with the other industries.

The average income in Detroit is $36,650 per capita, lower than in Ann Arbor ($39,528), and higher than Flint ($28,130). Ann Arbor still draws thousands of new residents each year to University of Michigan, and Flint is still the site of the GM plant. Many universities offer automotive technician and executive training programs, providing industry-specific instruction and even job placement after graduation.

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Schools in Detroit, Michigan: 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
South University - Campus

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As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Campus Locations:
  • Novi
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Business Administration (BA)
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Detroit
  • Dearborn
  • Southfield
Programs:
  • Practical Nursing (Diploma)
  • Computer Technology (Diploma)
Dorsey Schools

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Dorsey Schools are postsecondary institutions that provide short term comprehensive training that has prepared students for promising career opportunities in the healthcare, business, legal and computer fields.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at be http://www.dorsey.edu/pdf/Consumer-Information.pdf.

Campus Locations:
  • Wayne
  • Roseville
  • Southgate
  • Farmington
Programs:
  • Legal Secretary
  • Patient Care Technician
Kaplan Career Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Detroit
Programs:
  • Diploma: Pharmacy Technician
  • Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
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:
  • Novi
  • Troy
Programs:
  • Interior Design (BFA)
  • Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)
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:
  • Troy
  • Canton
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Southfield
  • Online
  • Clinton Township
  • Troy
  • Livonia
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
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 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