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Paramus, NJ Career Education--Colleges, Universities and Technical Programs

Published: November, 2010

"The Crossroads of Bergen County," also known as Paramus, New Jersey, is just off the Garden State Parkway between Routes 17 and 4. The name of the town comes from the original inhabitants of New Jersey, the Lenni Lenape American Indians, who called it Perampsus, which means "where there is worthwhile or fertile land."

A small borough, Paramus has a population of about 25,737. The median income for a household in Paramus is a healthy $76,918. The median value of a home is $284,800.

Only 13 miles outside New York City, Paramus has a lot to offer. It is known as a retailing paradise, and one of the strongest shopping magnets. Retail sales in Paramus generate about $5 billion a year.

One of the largest employers in Paramus is the Garden State Mall. It has 285 different shops that attract about 20 million shoppers a year. Business is booming in Paramus, and the retail industry is expected to continue to grow as the Garden State Mall continues to invest in retail growth. Students in Paramus have an abundance of nearby colleges, universities, and schools to choose from, as well as retail jobs.

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Schools in Paramus, New Jersey: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Berkeley College

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Berkeley College helps you launch your career in business.

Campus Locations:
  • Paramus
Programs:
  • BS, Bus Admin-Int'l Business
  • BS, Bus Admin-Accounting
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
Institute of Culinary Education

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Get your culinary career cooking at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.

Campus Locations:
  • New York
Programs:
  • Culinary Management
  • Double Diploma: Culinary Arts and Culinary Management
Anthem Institute

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Get the training you need for a rewarding career in less time than you may think

Campus Locations:
  • Parsippany
  • Jersey City
Programs:
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Assistant
American Institute - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Advance your career with American Institute - Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Campus Locations:
  • Clifton
Programs:
  • Diagnostic General Sonography
  • Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
New York Automotive & Diesel Institute

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New York ADI is the only ASE-certified autobody program in all of New York City.

Campus Locations:
  • Jamaica
Programs:
  • Master Truck & Diesel Technician
  • Certified Truck & Diesel 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:
  • New York
Programs:
  • Fashion Merchandising (AAS)
  • Graphic Design (AAS)
The Hair Design School

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Get started on your career with the Hair Design School.

Campus Locations:
  • Union
  • Bloomfield
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher of Cosmetology
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
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Paramus
Programs:
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management
  • Master's-Business Administration