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Published: November, 2010

North Kansas City, Missouri is located on the banks of the Missouri River and is part of the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. North Kansas City's population is only 4,917, but more than 20,000 people travel there daily to take advantage of the employment opportunities at the city's 1,000-plus companies.

Job growth in North Kansas City is predicted to be 9% over the next 10 years. Much of the city's economic boom comes from high-tech companies such as Cerner Corporation. Cerner, a world leader in medical software, is in the midst of a $191 million building project which will invest more than $1 billion in North Kansas City. Other companies operating in North Kansas City include:
  • Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
  • Cook Composites and Polymers
  • Delphi Automotive
  • General Electric
  • Harrah's Entertainment
  • Norfolk & Southern
  • North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City has recently focused on expanding its social services and residential and recreational facilities. In fact, it's currently investing more than $100 million in constructing 800 new housing units. The city also boasts more police and fire personnel per capita than any other city in the United States. North Kansas City has 64 acres of fully-equipped public parks and has just added a new $20 million Community Health and Activity Center.

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Schools in North Kansas City, Missouri: 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
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:
  • Arnold
  • Earth City
  • Kansas City
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics 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
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Ormond Beach
Programs:
  • Marine Specialist
  • Motorcycle Technology
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
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)
DeVry University

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Five colleges of study.  One clear focus: Your career success.
Earn the respect of employers with a degree you can earn on campus, online or both.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration
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
Animal Behavior College

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Interested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Grooming Instruction