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Naperville, IL Colleges and Universities: Find Trade Schools, Degree Programs and Certificates

Published: November, 2010

Naperville, IL, located in DuPage County, is the fourth largest city in Illinois, following Chicago and neighbors Aurora and Rockford. Naperville was one of the fastest-growing economies in the U.S. in the 1990s, and it now has a robust economy with a poverty rate lower than 2.2%, despite having a population of more than 100,000 residents. The US Census Bureau projected in 2000 that the population of Naperville would reach 140,106 by the next census, which represents phenomenal growth for the city that was founded in 1831 by Joseph Naper.

Situated in the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, Naperville is home to many major corporations, including Lucent Technologies, BP, Nalco Chemical, Nicor, and Edward Hospital. People seeking jobs in the management, technical, and scientific fields stand a good chance of finding employment here. Retail, healthcare, education, and local government also provide numerous career opportunities for Naperville residents. While Lucent Technology is the top overall employer, Edward Hospital leads the list of healthcare employers.

Both the median household income ($88,771) and per capita income ($35,551) figures are very healthy in Naperville. It also boasts a well-educated population, 96% of whom have a high school degree and 60% with bachelor's degree.

For now, all roads around Naperville are packed with commuters going to and from nearby Chicago. The city administrators have formulated the Naperville Development Partnership with the support of several entities-- the government, the Chamber of Commerce, school districts, and others--to expand the vitality of Naperville's economy.

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Schools in Naperville, Illinois: 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
Northwestern College

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Training for a successful future is easier than you may think! Northwestern College offers flexible career training to fit your busy schedule.

Campus Locations:
  • Naperville
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Certificate
  • Criminal Justice
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Willowbrook
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
The Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting

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Get your career started with the Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting.

Campus Locations:
  • Lombard
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting 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:
  • Mount Prospect
  • Burr Ridge
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information 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:
  • Schaumburg
  • Tinley Park
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Digital Design (D)
  • Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)
The Salon Professional Academy Elgin

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The Salon Professional Academy's goal is to maximize your artistic potential through programs that teach not only the latest techniques, but also proven business strategies.

Campus Locations:
  • Elgin
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Nail Technology
Spa Vargas University

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Get started on your career with training from Spa Vargas University.

Campus Locations:
  • Bloomingdale
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy
Environmental Technical Institute

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Get hands-on training from industry experts in Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC-R) or Welding Technology.

Campus Locations:
  • Itasca
Programs:
  • Advanced Skilled Welder
  • Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Cert. Program
The SOMA Institute

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Serious about a massage therapy career? Get started at The SOMA Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Master Clinical Massage Therapy
  • Clinical Massage Therapy