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Published: November, 2010

The Richmond-Petersburg (population 1,126,262) area is the 46th largest in the United States and includes the cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg. Richmond is located on the fall line of the James River and is commonly known as RVA, the 804 (for the area code), and RIC (airport code). Richmond, or the "City of Churches," is the home of St. John's Church and a variety of religious denominations. Richmond also houses the Science Museum of Virginia, the Jefferson Davis Monument, and American Civil War museums. Boasting a significant art community, Richmond's attractions are the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet, Byrd Theatre, and the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts.

In 2004, the Richmond-Petersburg, Virginia area maintained an average personal income of $35,422. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average area resident earns approximately 7% more than the average American. Average income in the area has grown about 8.1% since 1969, which is about 8% above the national average.

Law and finance are the driving forces in the Richmond-Petersburg area, and the city is home to:
  • A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
  • A Federal Reserve Bank
  • Dominion Resources
  • Phillip Morris
  • Ukrop Supermarkets
  • Circuit City
  • CapitalOne

Due to its highly educated inhabitants and fairly low business costs, Forbes ranked the Richmond-Petersburg area's the #14 Best Place for Business and Careers in 2005.

Areas of economic development in the Richmond-Petersburg area include:
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Insurance
  • Advertising
  • Biotechnology
  • Education
  • Tourism Health Services
  • Semi-conductors

Sources:
  • Infoplease
  • Wikipedia
  • US Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Virginia Government

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    Medical Career Institute

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    Medical Career Institute

    Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

    Campus Locations:
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    Performance Training Institute

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    Performance Training Institute

    Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

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    • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
    ECPI University

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    ECPI University

    To succeed in today’s world, you need an edge.  Get it at ECPI University! 

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    South University - Campus

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    South University - Campus

    As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

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    ITT Technical Institute

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    ITT Technical Institute

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

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    Averett University

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    Averett University

    Give your career a boost with Averett University.

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    USC School of Social Work

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    USC School of Social Work

    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.

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    University of Phoenix

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    University of Phoenix

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

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    University of the Rockies

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    University of the Rockies

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

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    • MA in Psychology, Mental Health Administration
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    DeVry University

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    DeVry University

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

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