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Published: November, 2010

Plantation, Florida, so named because the early city founders purchased large tracts of land shortly before incorporation, is a bustling small city of approximately 86,000 residents. Situated within driving distance of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Plantation boasts all the trimmings of upscale suburbia, including Olympic-size swimming pools, countless golf courses, and numerous recreational parks. The city is highly intellectual, with over 90% of all adults over the age of 25 holding a high school diploma, and nearly 37% of all residents over the age of 25 holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The median per capita income is $28,000 a year, and median household income is almost $54,000 a year.

Healthcare and biomedical services are the two largest sectors in Plantation, FL, although tourism and retail account for sizable portions of the economy. The city was hit hard by Hurricane Wilma in 2005, but local residents have worked tirelessly to restore Plantation's original luster. After all, the city's motto is "The Grass Is Greener."

Given the high percentage of college degrees, Plantation is predominantly a white-collar residential area that provides numerous career opportunities for those with training in marketable professional skills. Despite its relatively small size, the city is still active enough to host a good public transportation system. Local residents frequently use the tram to make their way around this city of 22 square miles. As spillover from Fort Lauderdale and surrounding cities continues to enlarge Plantation's population, local businesses will have to invest even more funds into both cities' transportation infrastructures and health services economies.

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Schools in Plantation, Florida: 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
Keiser University Campus

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Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Lauderdale
Programs:
  • Psychology, BA
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant, AS
MedVance Institute

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Advance your health care career with MedVance Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Lauderdale
Programs:
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Medical Laboratory Technology
American InterContinental University

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If you’re looking for a school that doesn’t mess around, come to one where you can focus on earning your degree. Our real-world based curriculum can have input from our employer advisory council incorporated, and is made for busy, working professionals.

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Lauderdale
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Marketing and Design
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:
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Miami
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Brown Mackie College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Miami
Programs:
  • Associate of Science in Graphic Design
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
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:
  • Miami
  • Fort Lauderdale
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Hialeah
Programs:
  • Business (Associate's)
  • Surgical Technologist (Diploma)
Florida College of Natural Health

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Prepare for a Massage Therapy or Skin Care Career That You Will Love!

Campus Locations:
  • Miami
  • Pompano Beach
Programs:
  • AS / Paramedical Skin Care
  • AS / Massage and Skin Care
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