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Published: November, 2010

The city of Irving, Texas is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area, and as of 2005 was home to 194,547 people. Downtown Dallas is just 10 miles to the southeast, and the cities of Arlington and Plano are also close by. This population center provides access to an abundance of higher education opportunities, from trade schools to universities, medical schools, and religious colleges.

The median household income in Irving is $45,081, slightly above the income for an average household in the United States. Fortunately, the cost of living is also about 14% lower than the average across the country, so living in Irving can be a bargain.

The projected job growth over the next 10 years is two percentage points higher than the national average. Irving's business community is made up of more than 8,000 different companies, including the worldwide headquarters of four Fortune 500 companies. The largest employers in the area are:
  • Verizon
  • Citigroup
  • Irving Independent School District
  • Cigna Health

There is a constant influx of new jobs to the city, as companies like Washington Mutual and American Home Mortgage Investments start or transfer large offices to Irving.

The NFL's Dallas Cowboys play at Texas Stadium in Irving and regularly attract over 60,000 fans for their home games. Both the Dallas and Fort Worth zoos are not far, and "The Mustangs of Las Colinas," a giant bronze sculpture of nine mustangs charging across a stream, is a must-see if you are in the area.

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University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Hurst
  • Irving
  • Dallas
  • Online
Programs:
  • MS in Administration of Justice and Security
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
Kaplan College - KHE

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

Campus Locations:
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Diploma: Dental Assistant
  • Associate of Applied Science: Computer Networking Technology
Argosy University

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To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Accounting (DBA)
  • Advanced Educational Administration (EdD)
Nebraska Methodist College

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Advance your nursing career with Nebraska Methodist College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSN Executive
  • RN to MSN Executive
West Coast University

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West Coast University can help prepare you for a rewarding health care career.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Remington College

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Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College.

Campus Locations:
  • Garland
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Diploma in Pastry Arts
  • Diploma in Dental Assisting
Ultimate Medical Academy Online

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Boost your career with an education from Ultimate Medical Academy Online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Pharmacy Technician Diploma
  • Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
The Art Institutes

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Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Graphic Design (BFA)
  • Baking & Pastry (C)
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