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Published: November, 2010

Situated along the eastern shore of the San Francisco bay, the city of Oakland, California has seen a revitalization of business and cultural districts in the last decade. Also known as Oaktown, Oakland boasts a population of just over 404,000 residents and is the county seat for economically vibrant Alameda County. Oakland is the 8th largest city in the state and connected to San Francisco by the Bay Bridge.

Selected as a 2006 CNN Money magazine Best Place to Live, Oakland relies on its international commerce as the backbone of a growing economy. This global reputation is fostered by Oakland's strong rail, sea, and air shipping networks. Oakland's Community and Economic Development Agency lists over 75 major development projects that have contributed to Oakland's business allure.

The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2002 per-capita income for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metropolitan statistical area at $49,920. Some major employers in Oakland, CA are:
  • Alaska Airlines
  • University of California, Office of the President
  • Rolls Royce Engine Services
Oakland has recently established itself as a major telecommunications and networking terminal in the West. The city's Vision 2000 technology initiative has carried over to the latter half of the decade and created a pro-IT business climate for local and global merchants.

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Schools in Oakland, California: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Heald College

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Get the real-world education you need to succeed at Heald College.

Campus Locations:
  • Milpitas
  • Concord
  • San Francisco
  • Hayward
Programs:
  • Office Skills
  • Software Technologies
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Hayward
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Insurance Billing & Coding
  • Diploma - Dental Assisting
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Livermore
  • Online
  • Oakland
  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
Programs:
  • MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
  • MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Carrington College California

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Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.

Campus Locations:
  • Emeryville
  • San Leandro
Programs:
  • AS in Vocational Nursing
  • AS in Business
UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business

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UNC Kenan-Flagler is one of the world's top-ranked business schools. At UNC Kenan-Flagler, you develop the skills that make you a highly effective leader and prepare you for long-term career success. The strength of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA degree comes from a school culture in which members live the business school's core values of excellence, leadership, teamwork, integrity and community.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MBA@UNC
Argosy University

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To succeed in today's competitive workforce, you need a solid foundation of knowledge - and the power to put it to work. And that's exactly what an Argosy University education offers.

Campus Locations:
  • Alameda
Programs:
  • Accounting (DBA)
  • Customized Professional Concentration (DBA)
Urbana University

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Take the next step toward earning your degree with Urbana University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • San Francisco
  • San Mateo
  • Hayward
  • Napa
  • San Rafael
  • Santa Clara
  • Castro Valley
  • Concord
Programs:
  • CIDESCO (International Certification)
  • Manicuring
The Art Institutes

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Develop your portfolio at The Art Institutes, and get a competitive advantage.

Campus Locations:
  • San Francisco
  • Sunnyvale
Programs:
  • Graphic Design (BS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
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