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Education and Career Opportunities in Fort Worth, TX

Published: November, 2010

Fort Worth, Texas is the fifth-largest city in the state and the 19th-largest city in the U.S. Located in Tarrant County in the northeastern part of Texas, Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, also called the "DFW area." Large cities nearby include Dallas, Arlington, Irving, and Plano.

With 661,850 residents, Fort Worth is one of America's 20 most populous cities. It is also one of the fastest-growing: between 2003 and 2004, the population increased by 3%. Its residents enjoy a thriving economy, with the median annual personal income at $21,240 and a median family income of $47,064.

The Texas farming and ranching industry is based in Fort Worth and provides many jobs. The DFW area is also home to the largest airport in Texas. The following local employers provide the most career opportunities:
  • American Airlines
  • Wal-Mart Stores
  • Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
  • AT&T
  • Texas Health Resources

Local highlights include the Sundance Square, Fort Worth's 16-block entertainment center. The Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District offers tourists and residents a taste of the old West, boasting shops and restaurants, daily cattle drives through the streets, historic reenactments, and the world's largest country and western music venue. The Cultural District hosts such diverse destinations as the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. The Parks District includes the Fort Worth Zoo, Botanic Garden, Japanese Garden, and Log Cabin Village.

Education and career opportunities are growing rapidly in Fort Worth. The DFW area offers a wide range of degree programs and career training, and plans are in place to double the current size of Fort Worth's business center over the next 40 years.

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Schools in Fort Worth, Texas: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Kaplan College - KHE

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

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Diploma: Dental Assistant
  • Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
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:
  • Fort Worth
  • Dallas
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
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
  • Irving
  • Online
  • Hurst
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:
  • Online
  • Irving
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Master's-Business Administration
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