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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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Schools in Irving, Texas: 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:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
  • Diploma - Electrician
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:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
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
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
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
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