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Published: November, 2010

Glendale Heights, Illinois was a small village established by a group of farmers in the 1950s. Founded with fewer than a hundred people, this village is now a modern urban community consisting of 31,765 people, according to the 2000 US census. Shopping centers, apartments, churches, parks and industrial centers now dot its landscape. Chicago is the nearest major city, while Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, and Glen Ellyn are some of the other nearest cities to Glendale Heights.

Glendale Heights, IL has a median household income of $56,285, higher than the national median household income of $41,994. Its per capita income of $21,911 is also slightly higher than the national average of $21,587.

Around 81% of the population over the age of 25 has a high school degree, and more than 6,000 people commute daily out of Glendale Heights to work in Chicago. Manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare and social assistance are the major fields of employment for the residents of this village. Spraying Systems Inc. and Chicago Blower Co. are the leading employers.

Over the years, many industrial parks have sprung up in Glendale Heights. The village is alive with recreational activity thanks to Glendale Lakes Golf Club, Camera Park, the Civic Center, the Aquatic Park, and other community-sponsored outlets. These developments have encouraged tourism and some employment. The village retains its small-town charm while providing superior community amenities.

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Schools in Glendale Heights, 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:
  • Lombard
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting 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:
  • Schaumburg
  • Chicago
  • Tinley Park
Programs:
  • Digital Design (D)
  • 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:
  • Burr Ridge
  • Mount Prospect
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information 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
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
Cortiva Institute

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Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.

Campus Locations:
  • Woodridge
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program
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:
  • Addison
  • Online
  • Downers Grove
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