New York Colleges and Universities: Career Training in the Big Apple

Published: November, 2010

Located in the Mid-Atlantic region, New York state covers 54,475 square miles and had a population of 18.9 million in 2006. New York was historically the point of arrival for many immigrants and is still one of the most diverse states in the nation. From the vibrant bustle of New York City to the laid-back refuge of the Catskills, pursuing an education or a career in New York can keep you busy and entertained.

New York is a wealthy state. Its gross state product is about $822 billion, making it the eleventh largest economy in the world. The average per capita income in New York was $40,072 in 2005, an increase of 4.2% from 2004 and the fifth highest in the nation.

With such a strong economy, New York offers college graduates many career options. Did you know that:

New York ranks third in international investment after California and Texas?
54 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in New York, more than any other state?
New York State ranks third in the nation in high-tech careers (305,300) and payroll ($21.4 billion)?

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Schools in New York: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from New York.

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University of Phoenix

At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

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Campus Locations:

Online
Jersey City

Programs:

Graduate Project Management Certificate
M.S. in Administration of Justice and security/Global Homeland Security

USC School of Social Work

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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Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

Master of Social Work

University of Florida

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.

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

Tactical IT Management
Tactical Marketing Management

Walden University

Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

M.S. in Management - Global Management
M.B.A. in Risk Management

Argosy University

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.

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

Psychology (BA) (Online)
Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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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