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Published: November, 2010

Oxnard, California was originally a sugar beet factory. When the Southern Pacific Railroad constructed a spur near the factory to ship the beets, a town quickly sprang up.

Oxnard, situated along the Pacific Coastline in Ventura County, is 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara. With an average temperature of 73 degrees, Oxnard boasts some of the richest agricultural land in California. Strawberries, which grow virtually year-round, are the most valuable crop in Oxnard, which will host the 24th Annual California Strawberry Festival this year. Influential in '80s punk rock, it also has a prominent musical scene.

Oxnard's Port of Hueneme is the busiest commercial port between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is vital to trade with Pacific Rim economies. The population of Oxnard is approximately 185,000, with a large Hispanic influence. The median income for a household in Oxnard is $49,000, with a median house value of $530,000.

The top five industries in Oxnard are:
  • Agriculture
  • International trade
  • Defense
  • Technology
  • Housing

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Schools in Oxnard, California: 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
UEI College

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Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

Campus Locations:
  • Van Nuys
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Insurance Coding
  • Pharmacy Technician
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:
  • Santa Monica
  • North Hollywood
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
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:
  • Oxnard
  • Sylmar
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Charter College

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You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.

Campus Locations:
  • Oxnard
Programs:
  • Certificate - Computerized Office Specialist
  • Certificate - Computerized Accounting Specialist
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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

Campus Locations:
  • Simi Valley
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Esthetics (Skin Care)
Santa Barbara Business College

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California is home to beautiful landscapes, a diverse population and countless things to do. Santa Barbara Business College is a California technical school that helps people just like you learn skills for their career. After all, without a good career, it can be difficult to enjoy all the wonderful things California has to offer.

SBBCollege is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For information on graduation rates, median debt of graduates who completed these programs and other important information, visit http://www.sbbcollege.edu/consumerinformation/disclosures.php. SBBCollege offers financial aid to those who qualify.

Campus Locations:
  • Ventura
Programs:
  • Business Administration Bachelor
  • Paralegal Studies
Laurus College

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Get started on your career with Laurus College.

Campus Locations:
  • Oxnard
Programs:
  • Business Applications Certificate Program
  • Information Technology & Service Professional Certificate Program
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)
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
  • California Teachers of English Learners Cert.