Largo, FL Colleges & Universities: Discover Career Education Programs
Published: November, 2010Agriculture was the major employer in Largo until the 1960s, but since then has been on the decline. Current major employers in Largo now consist of:
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Hospitals (including the Largo Medical Center Hospital and the Sun Coast Hospital)
- Electronics
- Light manufacturing
The medical industry should continue to grow with the aging population in Florida creating a greater demand for healthcare. Clearwater, only five miles away, also offers job opportunities.
The city has increased spending on development over the last 10 years, drawing new residents. New community developments in Largo include:
- Largo Central Park
- Largo Cultural Center
- The newly built Largo Public Library
Sources:
- City of Largo
- Sperling's Best Places, Largo, FL
- City Data, Largo, Florida
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Schools in Largo, Florida: Degrees, Diplomas, & More
Advance your nursing career with Nebraska Methodist College.
- Online
- MSN Executive
- RN to MSN Executive
At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
- Clearwater
- Sarasota
- Tampa
- Online
- Temple Terrace
- MS in Administration of Justice and Security
- MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.
- Pinellas Park
- Massage Therapy Program
Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.
- Tampa
- Criminal Justice, BA
- Health Services Administration, BA
Prepare for a Massage Therapy or Skin Care Career That You Will Love!
- Bradenton
- Advanced Paramedical Skin Care Program
- Therapeutic Massage Training Program
Make the most of your potential with a quality education from South University. Earn your degree online, on your own timetable, or at one of our five convenient campus locations.
- Tampa
- Psychology (BA)
- Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (MS)
You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College can help you get both. Earn a career-track degree in Business, Child Care, Criminal Justice, or Healthcare.
- New Port Richey
- Lutz
- Medical Assisting Associates Degree
- Criminal Justice Associates - Homeland Security
Earn a degree that fits your schedule at Strayer University.
- Tampa
- BBA: Accounting
- M.Ed.: Adult Education and Development
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.
- Tampa
- Accounting (DBA)
- Customized Professional Concentration (DBA)
Train for the real-world skills that help you launch a successful technology or healthcare career with a degree, or diploma from Florida Career College.
- Clearwater
- Diploma - Patient Care Technician
- Diploma - Skin Care Specialist
