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Published: November, 2010

Pasadena, California, famous for its population of wild parrots, is located in Los Angeles County and is the cultural center of San Gabriel Valley. Pasadena annually hosts the famous Rose Bowl football game, as well as the Tournament of Roses Parade.

The Rose Bowl Stadium, built in 1922, is the home of the UCLA Bruins and has also hosted five NFL Super Bowl Games, the 1984 Olympic Soccer Matches, the 1994 Men's World Cup, the 1999 Women's World Cup. These events and others keep the stadium and the city of Pasadena thriving.

There is a large Hispanic culture in Pasadena, which has a population of approximately 150,000. Surrounded by the San Rafael Hills and San Gabriel Mountains, the city is only ten miles north of downtown Los Angeles. There are several major colleges and universities in Pasadena.

The median income for a household in Pasadena is about $51,000, with a median home value of $609,200. The top industries in Pasadena are:
  • Culture
  • Science
  • Education
  • Retail

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Schools in Pasadena, 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
Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Alhambra
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
Platt College

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Turn your talents into a career at nationally recognized and accredited Platt College.

Campus Locations:
  • Alhambra
Programs:
  • Graphic Design Diploma
  • Graphic Design Associate of Arts Degree
Career Colleges of America

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Get your career started with Career Colleges of America.

Campus Locations:
  • Gardena
  • South Gate
Programs:
  • Dental Assistant
  • Medical Biller
Intercoast Colleges

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Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges.

Campus Locations:
  • Burbank
Programs:
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Electrical Training Program
UEI College

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

Campus Locations:
  • El Monte
Programs:
  • Dental Assistant
  • Computer System Technician
Mt. Sierra College

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Take your career to the next level with Mt. Sierra College.

Campus Locations:
  • Monrovia
Programs:
  • Telecommunications Technology
  • Media Arts & Design: Concentration in Multimedia Arts & Design
California State University - Long Beach

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Advance your career with a degree from California State University � Long Beach.

Campus Locations:
  • Long Beach
Programs:
  • Master of Business Administration - AMBA
  • Master of Business Administration - SMBA
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
  • Santa Ana
  • San Bernardino
  • North Hollywood
Programs:
  • Fashion & Retail Management (BS)
  • Baking & Pastry (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:
  • Sylmar
  • San Bernardino
  • West Covina
  • Anaheim
  • Torrance
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology