Search Colleges & Universities

Richardson, TX Colleges and Technical Schools--Get Texas Career Training

Published: November, 2010

Richardson, Texas is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Just north of Dallas, Richardson offers the advantages of small-town living combined with the cultural vibrancy of two large cities nearby. The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is easily accessible using any of the three Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) stops in Richardson. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Richardson's 2003 population was 99,536. The average yearly income for people in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is $35,502--7% higher than the national average.

Richardson is at the center of the Telecom Corridor in an area with many high-tech firm offices. In fact, many of the top employers in Richardson, such as Verizon Business, AT&T, Cingular, and Hewlett-Packard, are technology and communications companies. Other top employers include Blue Cross Blue Shield and Countrywide Financial.

Richardson has much more to offer than exciting high-tech jobs. The cultural life of the city is also rich. Special events in Richardson include three yearly festivals, the Wildflower! Music Festival, the Cottonwood Art Festival, and the Huffines Trails Arts and Crafts Show. The Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts features music, dance, and theater performances.

The bursting of the dot-com bubble in the late '90s hurt Richardson, but it has rebounded well. The Telecom Corridor now features a more diverse group of businesses. With its great location and attractive cultural offerings, Richardson's economic success should be assured for years to come.

Sources:

Schools in Richardson, Texas: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

Request Info

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

Request Info

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

Campus Locations:
  • Fort Worth
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
  • Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
The Art Institutes

Request Info

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:
  • Dallas
  • Fort Worth
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (C)
  • Web Design & Development II (C)
ITT Technical Institute

Request Info

Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Richardson
  • Arlington
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Texas Center for Massage Therapy

Request Info

The Texas Center for Massage Therapy is a member of the Steiner Education Group, which is a subsidiary of Steiner Leisure Limited, a global provider of spa services. Steiner Leisure Limited operates more than 175 spas and salons on cruise ships and at resorts worldwide. Steiner spas recruit from the Steiner Education Group schools.

Campus Locations:
  • Richardson
Programs:
  • Professional Massage Therapy Program
MyComputerCareer.com

Request Info

Advance your career with training from MyComputerCareer.com.

Campus Locations:
  • Irving
Programs:
  • I.T. Professional Career Training Program
University of Phoenix

Request Info

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

Campus Locations:
  • Irving
  • Dallas
  • Hurst
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
USC School of Social Work

Request Info

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
University of the Rockies

Request Info

Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
  • Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Court Reporting Institute

Request Info

Get the skills and training you need to become a court reporter.

Campus Locations:
  • Dallas
Programs:
  • Court Reporting