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Published: November, 2010

Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, Milpitas, California is known for its high tech industry and diverse population. Often called the "Crossroads of Silicon Valley," the city is located between two major freeways, I-880 and I-680. This city of 65,000 residents boasts an annual per capita income of $98,979. The majority of the well-educated and tech-savvy citizens of Milpitas own their homes. The median home value in Milpitas is $745,000.

Local highlights include the Great Mall of the Bay Area, which is the largest enclosed shopping mall in Northern California, and has at 1.1 million square feet of commercial space. Milpitas also maintains over twenty community parks, a dog park and 18 tennis courts. The City provides an abundance of recreational activities, including aquatics, cultural arts, theater, sports leagues and senior activities.

Because of the influence of Silicon Valley, much of the industry in Milpitas is technical. The top five employers are:
  • Cisco Systems
  • Lifescan, Inc
  • Solectron Corporation
  • LSI Logic Corporation
  • Linear Technology

Milpitas is considered such a desirable location for high-tech business that many companies have made it their headquarters. Thousands of employees pour into Milpitas to work, doubling its daytime population.

Milpitas' diversity is apparent in the makeup of its population. The breakdown of its ethnicity as of the year 2000 was Asians at 52% (Filipinos being the largest Asian group), Caucasians at 24%, Hispanics at 17%, and African-Americans at 3%. 60% of Milpitas' population speaks two or more languages.

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Schools in Milpitas, California: 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
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • San Jose
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
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:
  • Lathrop
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:
  • Sunnyvale
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • Castro Valley
  • Santa Clara
  • Hayward
  • San Mateo
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher Training
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:
  • San Jose
  • San Francisco
  • Livermore
  • Online
  • Oakland
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Fremont
Programs:
  • Electrician
  • Motorcycle 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
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:
  • San Jose
  • Online
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Master's-Business Administration