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Published: November, 2010

Lancaster is a moderately-sized suburb in Southern California's Antelope Valley with a population of approximately 126,000. Nearby Palmdale shares its demographic and economic characteristics, and reports a near-equal population, according to the US Census Bureau. The greater Los Angeles metropolitan area is about an hour away, with Los Angeles and its population of nearly 4 million residents.

Lancaster became popular for its relatively low home prices. Near 70% of all residents in Lancaster own their home. Still, Lancaster has participated in the California real estate boom, and the average home price in Lancaster increased 26.4% between 2003 and 2004. The Antelope Valley in Southern California has been coined "The Valley" for over a century. It is the subject of books, movies, and other Los Angeles lore. Lancaster is located at the southern tip of The Valley, about an hour north of Los Angeles.

The California Poppy Festival brings 60,000 visitors each year, about half of Lancaster's total population. Otherwise, Lancaster's main draw is its affordable housing and proximity to Los Angeles and the industry there.

The biggest industry in Lancaster is transportation and distribution; chain stores like Rite Aid and Michael's have placed large centers there. Other major industries in Lancaster include:
  • Education
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

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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:
  • Culver City
  • Los Angeles
  • Pasadena
  • Woodland Hills
  • Online
  • Lancaster
Programs:
  • MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
  • MS in Administration of Justice and Security
American Career College

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American Career College (ACC) offers hands-on training that will prepare students for careers in the healthcare industry at three campuses in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Orange County, California.

Campus Locations:
  • Los Angeles
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy
  • Dental Assistant
Charter College

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Prepare for a better career and a brighter future with help from Charter College.

Campus Locations:
  • Lancaster
Programs:
  • Computerized Accounting Specialist
  • Medical Office Administrative Assistant
West Coast University

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

Campus Locations:
  • Los Angeles
Programs:
  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
The Art Institutes

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

Campus Locations:
  • Santa Monica
  • North Hollywood
Programs:
  • Set & Exhibit Design (BS)
  • Graphic Design (BS)
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)
South University Online

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South University offers excellence in education, online convenience, and more than 100 years of tradition.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Business Administration (AS)
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:
  • Palmdale
  • Online
Programs:
  • Associate - Network Systems Administration
  • Graduate Certificate-Electronic Commerce Management
University of St. Mary

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Give your career a boost with University of Saint Mary.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master's in Business Administration - Health Care Management
  • Master's in Business Administration - Finance
ECPI University - Online Degrees

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Earn an accredited Business or Technology degree 100% online with ECPI.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Network Security - Bachelor
  • Network Security - Associate