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Mobile Colleges and Universities: Schools in Alabama

Published: November, 2010

The port city of Mobile is located in southwest Alabama on Mobile Bay, leading to the Gulf of Mexico. It has a population of approximately 190,000 people, 83% of whom employed in the service industries such as trade, transportation, distribution, and government. Mobile's per capita income is $23, 840 with an average annual growth rate of 7.6 over the last 35 years, according to a 2004 U.S. Department of Commerce report.

This city of French origin is known as the "Azalea Capital of the World" and is host to a number of tourist attractions, including the Museum of Mobile, the Gulf Coast Exploreum, the Bellingrath Gardens & Home, and the USS Alabama. Popular events include the Senior Bowl, the Bayfest music festival, and the nation's original Mardi Gras.

The largest employers are the Mobile County Public School System, the University of South Alabama, USA Health System, the Mobile Infirmary Medical Center, Wal-Mart, and the City of Mobile. High growth/high demand industries are aviation/aerospace, healthcare, and shipbuilding. Other established companies in Mobile belong to the chemical and paper products industry.

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Schools in Mobile, Alabama: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
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
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
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:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership
  • B.S. in Environmental Science
Central Christian College of Kansas

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Finish your degree with Central Christian College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Sports Science & Health
  • Criminal Justice
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:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)
Ashford University

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Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA/Organizational Management - No Specialization
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management
The University of Liverpool

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Earn a masters or doctoral degree from the online university for business professionals worldwide.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MSc in Project Management (Construction & Infrastructure)
  • MSc in Global Marketing
Ashworth College

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Earn your degree or diploma on your schedule and succeed at Ashworth College.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bridal Consulting
  • Property Management