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Los Angeles, CA Colleges and Universities: Find Career Education in the LA Area

Published: November, 2010

The Greater Los Angeles Area, often referred to as Southern California or simply L.A., comprises Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange counties, among several others. In 2006, the area had a population of more than 18 million people.

About 3.8 million of those people reside in the city of Los Angeles, known informally as the "City of Angels." The population of Orange County is around 3 million, and Riverside county contains about 1.5 million residents. People flock to Southern California for its warm weather and cosmopolitan lifestyle, as well as its close vicinity to the Pacific Ocean and its thriving entertainment industry.

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are hugely important to international trade and the global economy, and the area is one of the largest entry points for immigrants to the United States, making Los Angeles one of the most diverse cities in the world.

Major Los Angeles employers include:
  • Northrop Grumman
  • KB Homes
  • Occidental Petroleum Corporation
  • Twentieth Century Fox

Los Angeles' economy is driven by the following sectors:
  • International trade
  • Entertainment
  • Agriculture
  • Petroleum
  • Aerospace
  • Tourism

  • According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the median personal income in 2004 for a Los Angeles-area resident was $35,188, which is about 6 percent more than the average American's income.

    The Los Angeles area continues to grow at a rate of about 7.2 percent, which is 4 percent less than the nation's average growth rate.

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    Schools in Los Angeles, California: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

    Mt. Sierra College

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    Take your career to the next level with Mt. Sierra College.

    Campus Locations:
    • Monrovia
    Programs:
    • Telecommunications Technology
    • Media Arts & Design: Concentration in Multimedia Arts & Design
    Everest College

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    Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

    Campus Locations:
    • Los Angeles
    • Gardena
    • Alhambra
    Programs:
    • Associate of Science - Business
    • Diploma - Medical Assistant
    West Coast University

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

    Campus Locations:
    • Anaheim
    Programs:
    • LVN to BSN
    • RN to BSN
    Platt College

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    Turn your talents into a career at nationally recognized and accredited Platt College.

    Campus Locations:
    • Alhambra
    Programs:
    • Graphic Design Diploma
    • Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree
    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:
    • Anaheim
    Programs:
    • Associate of Occupational Science in Health Information Technology
    • Massage Therapy
    UEI College

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    Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

    Campus Locations:
    • Gardena
    • Van Nuys
    • El Monte
    • Huntington Park
    Programs:
    • Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
    • Pharmacy Technician
    Career Colleges of America

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    Get your career started with Career Colleges of America.

    Campus Locations:
    • Gardena
    • South Gate
    Programs:
    • Dental Assistant
    • Medical Biller
    Intercoast Colleges

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    Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges.

    Campus Locations:
    • Burbank
    Programs:
    • Multimedia Specialist
    • Electrical Training Program
    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:
    • Torrance
    • Anaheim
    • West Covina
    • Sylmar
    Programs:
    • School of Health Sciences
    • School of Electronics Technology
    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:
    • Santa Monica
    • North Hollywood
    • Santa Ana
    Programs:
    • Baking & Pastry (AS)
    • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)