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Miami, FL Colleges and Universities: Find Career Education in Southern Florida

Published: November, 2010

Located between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean, the greater Miami area is known as the Gateway to the Americas because of its proximity to North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean. The Miami metropolitan area, which includes glamorous Miami Beach (pop. 89,000), has a population of 2.2 million, with Miami (377,000) and Fort Lauderdale (163,000) as the largest cities.

According the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average personal income for Miami residents in 2004 was a healthy $34,278, 4% over the national average. The average income has boomed, increasing by 8.9% over the past 35 years, 19% over the national average.

Because of its location, Miami is home to the headquarters of Latin American operations for many large companies, including:
  • American Airlines
  • Cisco
  • Exxon
  • FedEx

The Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami are busy ports of entry for cargo, and trade is one of the area's most important industries. Other large employers include:
  • Biomedical companies Beckman Coulter and Cordis
  • Burger King
  • Carnival Cruise Lines

Fort Lauderdale, known as the Venice of America because of its canal system, is a major manufacturing and maintenance center for yachts. Fort Lauderdale is famous as a spring break destination for students, and it serves as a hub for several major cruise lines.

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Schools in Miami, Florida: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

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
Keiser University Campus

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Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Hollywood
Programs:
  • Health Science, BS (Online Only)
  • Software Engineering, BS
American InterContinental University

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If you’re looking for a school that doesn’t mess around, come to one where you can focus on earning your degree. Our real-world based curriculum can have input from our employer advisory council incorporated, and is made for busy, working professionals.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Lauderdale
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Marketing and Design
Everest Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Miami
  • Hialeah
Programs:
  • Business (Associate's)
  • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
Florida College of Natural Health

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Prepare for a Massage Therapy or Skin Care Career That You Will Love!

Campus Locations:
  • Miami
  • Pompano Beach
Programs:
  • AS / Paramedical Skin Care
  • AS / Massage and Skin Care
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:
  • Miami
  • Fort Lauderdale
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:
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Miami
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
Brown Mackie College

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Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

Campus Locations:
  • Miami
Programs:
  • Associate of Science in Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
ATI Career Training Center

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Train for a better career and brighter future at ATI Career Training Center.

Campus Locations:
  • Miami
Programs:
  • Automotive Service Technician
  • Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration, and Appliances
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