Orange County Colleges and Universities--Search Courses & Degree Programs

Published: November, 2010

Orange County, California is the second most populous county in the state (over three million residents), and the fifth in the United States. Home to Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, it's also known for its mild climate and for its surfing culture. The beaches in Orange County are famous, and have appeared in countless movies and television shows. It is also part of Southern California's Tech Coast, and is filled with high-tech universities, colleges and professional positions.

The Orange County Business Council spearheads a variety of infrastructure initiatives to bring more employers into the area. A robust workforce development program partners with local educational organizations to provide career training and education to OC residents. The Orange County Workforce Investment Board has recently begun to implement a five-year strategic plan to assist with these development programs.

The median income for a household in Orange County is around $70,000. The largest employers are in the following industries:

Agriculture
Transportation
Construction
Real estate
Retail

Source:

Orange County

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University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

B.S. in Business/Public Sector
California Teachers of English Learners Cert.

Art Institute Online

Develop your creative potential through The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division where we give you the freedom to decide when and where to attend class.

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

Kitchen and Bath Design
Media Arts & Animation

Jones International University

Jones International University® offers bachelor's and master's degrees in Business, Education, and Technology.

Campus Locations:

Online

Programs:

MBA in Project Management
MBA in Negotiation and Conflict Management

Culinary Institute of America

The Culinary Institute of America can prepare you for an exciting career in foodservice.

Campus Locations:

Hyde Park

Programs:

Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Management

Full Sail University - Online

Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

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