Nevada Colleges & Universities: Career Education Programs
Published: November, 2010With a population of about 553,800, Las Vegas, located near Yucca Mountain in Clark County, is the largest city in Nevada. However, many more people live in the surrounding Las Vegas metropolitan area. Las Vegas is famous for its lavish casino resorts, and offers many career opportunities in tourism and entertainment. Carson City, Nevada's capital, and Reno, the "Biggest Little City in the World," are other population centers. Beautiful Lake Tahoe, a short drive away from Reno, offers one-of-a-kind scenic beauty as well as summer and winter recreation opportunities.
With a growing economy, Nevada is a solid place to begin a degree program or a career. Here are some key economic stats:
- Nevada's total state income was $88 billion in 2003.
- Mean annual income is $36,000.
- Nevada is ranked 19th in the nation in per capita income.
Most career opportunities in Nevada are found in tourism, agriculture, mining, food service, and electronics.
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Schools in Nevada: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs
At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
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- BS in Human Services/Gerontology
- BS in Business/Public Sector
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- Master of Public Administration
- Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
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.
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- Master of Social Work
AIU’s real-world focus and in-depth specializations can help you stand out in the industry.
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- MBA - Finance
- Bachelor's (BBA) - Entrepreneurship
Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.
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- M.S. in Management - Global Management
- M.B.A. in Risk Management
Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.
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- DBA - Leadership
- PhD - General Information Technology
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- Master Degree in Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K - Adult)
Online Programs That Build Leaders. Credentials That Build Careers.
One of the largest and most respected universities in the nation, the University of Florida (UF) has furthered the personal and professional growth of thousands. Founded in 1853 and ranked among America's top 20 best public universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university's role as a technological and economic force can be felt around the globe. UF Executive Education now delivers high-impact business solutions to individuals and groups, 100% online, through its Essentials of Business executive certificate program. Each business certificate online offers the prestige of UF while preparing professionals for career growth in tactical areas of management.
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- Tactical IT Management
- Tactical Marketing Management
Welcome to Argosy University
Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its
seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences,
Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as
certificate programs in many areas.
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- Psychology (BA) (Online)
- Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you’re going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that’s focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination. A collaborative education at The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is all about the work, the students who create it, and the instructors who guide them.
The first step is to explore these areas of study, and think about where you fit in an industry that runs on ideas.
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- Diploma of Residential Planning (C)
- 3D Animation (C)
