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Published: November, 2010

Elgin, IL, is a city on the Fox River with a population of 94,487, and it's the eighth largest city in Illinois. Hailed as a microcosm of the USA by Money Magazine in 1997, Elgin's closest cities include South Elgin, West Dundee, Sleepy Hollow, East Dundee, Carpentersville, Wayne, Gilberts, and Bartlett. Located in Kane County, Elgin is 44 miles from Chicago.

Though the percentage of high school diploma holders in Elgin isn't high, Elgin High School that has produced five navy admirals, a Nobel Prize winner, a Pulitzer Prize winner, two Academy Award-winning producers and many more notable personalities. The median household income is $52,605 and the per capita income is $21,112, slightly lower than the national per capita income of $21,587.

Sherman Hospital is the top employer in this city, followed by Bank One Card Services, a credit card-issuing company. Provena St. Joseph is also a major employer. There is a riverboat casino named Grand Victoria that employs a large number of people as well.

The government of Elgin, IL, has created many development initiatives and grants to attract businesses and propel the economy. One such measure includes the e-Elgin incentive program, which pays for half of technology infrastructure improvements for downtown-based business. There is also a provision for property tax abatement and a sales tax waiver. It remains to be seen how effectively these things will work to give Elgin a better economy.

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Schools in Elgin, Illinois: 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
Northwestern College

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Training for a successful future is easier than you may think! Northwestern College offers flexible career training to fit your busy schedule.

Campus Locations:
  • Naperville
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Certificate
  • Criminal Justice
The Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting

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

Campus Locations:
  • Chicago
  • Lombard
Programs:
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting Program
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:
  • Mount Prospect
  • Burr Ridge
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
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:
  • Schaumburg
  • Tinley Park
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Digital Design (D)
  • Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)
The Salon Professional Academy Elgin

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The Salon Professional Academy's goal is to maximize your artistic potential through programs that teach not only the latest techniques, but also proven business strategies.

Campus Locations:
  • Elgin
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Nail Technology
Spa Vargas University

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Get started on your career with training from Spa Vargas University.

Campus Locations:
  • Bloomingdale
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy
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
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
  • Elgin
  • Addison
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Master's-Business Administration