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Published: November, 2010

Jersey City, New Jersey sits just across the Hudson River from New York City and is a significant economic center in the New York metropolitan area. It has a population of 239,079, according to the latest census figures. The median household income in Jersey City is $45,237, which is just above that of the average American household, and the median home cost is $304,600. Jersey City schools spend more than $4,000 per child over the national average. Jersey City students enjoy proximity to numerous colleges, universities, and career training schools.

Many financial, insurance and real estate companies have major offices in Jersey City. In fact, Jersey City accounts for over 90% of the job growth in urban New Jersey over the last 14 years. The largest employer in Jersey City is Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities, and other primary employers include Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Hundreds of thousands of square feet of office space in Jersey City have been recently leased by businesses like Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank.

Jersey City is home to the Colgate Clock, which some say is the largest clock in the world. Its minute hand is 25 feet long and weighs over a ton, and the clock can be read with ease from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan. Liberty State Park is often a recreational destination for many, and it provides stunning views of the Statue of Liberty and the New York skyline.

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Schools in Jersey City, New Jersey: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Berkeley College

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Berkeley College helps you launch your career in business.

Campus Locations:
  • Newark
Programs:
  • BS, Bus Admin-Int'l Business
  • BS, Accounting
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
Lincoln Technical Institute

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Get the career training you need to succeed at Lincoln Technical Institute.

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Campus Locations:
  • Union
Programs:
  • Electronic Systems Technician (EST)
  • Automotive
Institute of Culinary Education

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Get your culinary career cooking at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.

Campus Locations:
  • New York
Programs:
  • Culinary Management
  • Double Diploma: Culinary Arts and Culinary Management
Anthem Institute

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Get the training you need for a rewarding career in less time than you may think

Campus Locations:
  • North Brunswick
  • Jersey City
  • Parsippany
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Assistant
New York Automotive & Diesel Institute

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New York ADI is the only ASE-certified autobody program in all of New York City.

Campus Locations:
  • Jamaica
Programs:
  • Master Truck & Diesel Technician
  • Certified Truck & Diesel Technician
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:
  • New York
Programs:
  • Fashion Merchandising (AAS)
  • Graphic Design (AAS)
The Hair Design School

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Get started on your career with the Hair Design School.

Campus Locations:
  • Union
  • Jersey City
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher of Cosmetology
Star Career Academy

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Star Career Academy - the career school of choice. What makes us unique, and unlike other trade schools, is the dedication of our staff to provide performance-based occupational training.

Campus Locations:
  • Newark
Programs:
  • Professional Pastry and Baking Arts
  • Surgical Technology
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