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Ohio Colleges & Universities: A Midwest Education

Published: November, 2010

Ohio's cities and countryside provide vital manufacturing and agricultural resources. Among Ohio's vibrant urban centers, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo are the largest. The capital city, Columbus, is the 15th largest in the country and home to over 100,000 college students. Cleveland, whose metropolitan population consists of over 2 million people, was ranked as the most livable city in the United States by The Economist in 2005.

According to projections by the Ohio Job & Family Services, Office of Workforce Development, the Ohio economy is expected to create 425,000 new jobs in the upcoming decade. Although these jobs will provide opportunities for individuals of all education levels, prospects for employees with advanced education and training are especially positive. Occupations that require postsecondary training in Ohio will increase at a rate of 13.5% (compared to 4.9% for other jobs).

Ohio is one of the country's leading producers of durable goods such as machinery, automobile parts, and steel. Other manufacturing industries include processed foods, tools, and industrial chemicals. Some of the more well known brands in Ohio include:
  • Proctor & Gamble
  • Day-Glo Paints
  • Smuckers Jams
  • Goodyear Tires

In addition to prolific manufacturing, Ohio maintains a strong agricultural sector as part of the Corn Belt, where half of the corn grown in the US originates. Ohio is also recognized for its exceptional healthcare facilities, including the Cleveland Clinic, which is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the country.

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Schools in Ohio: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

Sanford-Brown College

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Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Advanced Massage Therapy
  • Radiography
Medtech

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Start your career with an education from Medtech.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Wayne
Programs:
  • School of Nursing
  • Medical Assistant
Bryant and Stratton College

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Give your career a boost with an education from Bryant and Stratton College.

Campus Locations:
  • Akron
  • Cleveland
  • Eastlake
Programs:
  • Accounting
  • Criminal Justice
Indiana Wesleyan University

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Advance your career with Indiana Wesleyan University.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
  • Independence
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Management
The Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting

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Get your career started with the Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
  • Columbus
  • Cincinnati
Programs:
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting Program
Kaplan College - KHE

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Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Campus Locations:
  • Columbus
  • Cincinnati
  • Dayton
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science: Medical Practice Management
  • Diploma: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

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Give your career a boost with New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.

Campus Locations:
  • Fairborn
  • Cincinnati
Programs:
  • Network Management
  • IT Systems Administration
Brown Mackie College

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Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

Campus Locations:
  • Akron
  • Canton
  • Cincinnati
  • Fort Wayne
  • Findlay
  • Ft Mitchell
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Design & Drafting Technology
  • Diploma in Paralegal Assistant
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Novi
  • Cincinnati
  • Indianapolis
  • Chicago
  • Pittsburgh
  • Troy
Programs:
  • Portrait Photography (C)
  • Fashion & Retail Management (BS)
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Cleveland
Programs:
  • Diploma: Pharmacy Technician
  • Diploma: Heating, Ventilation, A/C, and Refrigeration