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Universities and Colleges in Hayward, CA: Find Bay Area Schools

Published: November, 2010

Hayward is a California city on the eastern coast of the San Francisco Bay. A busy corridor between Oakland to the north and San Jose to the south, its population of 140,795 is about one-third the size of neighboring Oakland.

Dense and bustling, Hayward is a center of industry and growth. Hayward's cost of living is 79% higher than the national average, making the job and housing markets very competitive--much like the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area. The average per-capita income in Hayward was $34,556 in 2003, 65% higher than the state average of $22,711.

Hayward is home to a California State University campus, as well as many city and community college campuses. Its city government has performed a number of revitalization projects, including remodeled transportation systems and a new library.

Hayward's economic profile mirrors that of larger Oakland, and many residents work in the same major industries:
  • Healthcare
  • County government
  • Trade

Retail and trade are among the Oakland area's largest industries. Around 13% of Oakland's population works in the retail industry, and over 200,000 Oakland and Hayward residents are employed by the Port of Oakland, of the largest ports on the West Coast.

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Schools in Hayward, California: 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
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Hayward
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
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:
  • Sunnyvale
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
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:
  • Lathrop
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • San Rafael
  • Hayward
  • Napa
  • San Mateo
  • Castro Valley
  • Concord
  • San Francisco
  • Santa Clara
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher Training
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Fremont
Programs:
  • Electrician
  • Motorcycle Technology
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Livermore
  • Oakland
  • San Francisco
  • Online
  • San Jose
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
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:
  • Fremont
  • Online
Programs:
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management
  • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems - Systems Analysis & Integration
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