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Published: November, 2010

Kalamazoo, Michigan (commonly referred to as "the Mall City") and Battle Creek, Michigan (affectionately known as "the Cereal City") are two major hubs in the greater metro area serving a population of approximately 500,000 residents (roughly 80,000 and Kalamazoo and 55,000 in Battle Creek). Per capita income for the region hovers around $30,000 a year.

Battle Creek, Michigan earned its nickname during the famous rivalry between Post and Kellogg, but in recent years, grain production has given way to other industries. The most important business trends in the area include:
  • Breweries (including Bell's) and flavoring companies (including the A.M. Todd Company).
  • The pharmaceutical industry (headquarters of the Upjohn Company, a subsidiary of Pfizer) and the Stryker Corporation, which manufactures surgical medical devices.
  • Since 1999, Battle Creek Unlimited (a nonprofit corporation) has focused heavily on attracting new businesses, incubating startups, and spurring more economic development.

In addition, the area has focused on converting retired factories, bases, and land into research parks and large-scale production facilities.

Despite these more modern advances, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Michigan have still maintained a certain reputation for Rockwellian Americana thanks to companies such as the Checker Cab Co., the Kalamazoo Stove Co., and the Gibson Guitar Corp. Giant windmills, granaries, cigar factories, and textile plants still manage to attract visitors who want to catch a glimpse of historic American life.

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Schools in Kalamazoo, Michigan: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Kalamazoo
Programs:
  • Business Accounting (Diploma)
  • Massage Therapy (Diploma)
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
Career Quest Learning Centers

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Give your career a boost with Career Quest Learning Centers.

Campus Locations:
  • Portage
Programs:
  • Administrative Office Professional
  • Health Information 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
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
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Portage
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
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:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Accounting WorldWideLearn Spotlight
  • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems - Business Management
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)
Central Christian College of Kansas

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Finish your degree with Central Christian College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Sports Science & Health
  • Criminal Justice
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:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)