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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

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

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University of Phoenix

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

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Campus Locations:
  • Oakland
  • Livermore
  • Online
  • San Jose
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Human Services/Gerontology
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.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Ultimate Medical Academy Online

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Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers industry-relevant knowledge and training for in demand careers in healthcare.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • A.S. - Health Sciences
  • Diploma - Medical Office Billing Specialist
Walden University

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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
Arkansas State University Jonesboro

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Work toward your degree with Arkansas State University Jonesboro.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
Heald College

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Heald College provides hands-on educational programs that can help students prepare for careers in the healthcare, business, legal and technology fields.

Campus Locations:
  • San Francisco
  • Concord
  • Hayward
  • Milpitas
Programs:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
Concordia University Online

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Work toward your degree online with Concordia University.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master Degree in Educational Leadership
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K - Adult)
Carrington College California

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

Campus Locations:
  • San Leandro
Programs:
  • AS in Veterinary Technology
  • AS in Medical Billing and Coding
Argosy University

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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:
  • Alameda
  • Online
Programs:
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
  • Human Resource (MS) (Online)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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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.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Diploma of Residential Planning (C)
  • 3D Animation (C)
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