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Sacramento, CA Career Education Programs: Find Accredited Schools Online

Published: November, 2010

Sacramento, the capital city of sunny California, is located nearly in the middle of the state. The Sacramento River, which winds through the city, helped to make Sacramento the western end of the Pony Express, and the hub of the First Transcontinental Railroad. Two hours from the Bay Area, Sac-town as it is popularly called, has a number of nicknames. "Capital City" and "River City" are to be expected, but "Sacratomato" and "Sack O' Tomatoes" play on Sacramento's agricultural background.

Although tomato fields have been replaced with tract homes, lessening agricultural demand, Sacramento, CA is still growing at an astounding rate. Transplants from the Bay Area seeking lower housing prices, plus an influx of immigrants, have swelled the population by 14.7% between 1990 and 2000. The average per capita income in the Sacramento area is $33,338, thanks in part to a city council motion passed in 2003 that demanded employers pay their workers a living wage.

With a broad array of residents ranging across racial, ethnic and financial lines, Sacramento is unique in that it was named by Time magazine and Harvard University's Civil Rights Project as the most racially and ethnically integrated city in America.

Food processing and shipping are the two largest industries in this metropolitan area, thanks to the central location of this city. As the capitol of California, the State of California is a top employer. Other large companies with locations in Sacramento are:
  • Intel
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Sutter Health
  • Verizon Wireless

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Schools in Sacramento, California: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Kaplan College - KHE

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Get a professional education designed with your future in mind at Kaplan College.

Campus Locations:
  • Sacramento
Programs:
  • Diploma: Dental Assistant
  • Diploma: Medical Office Specialist
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
Carrington College California

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Ready for a rewarding career? Start with a certificate or degree from Carrington College California.

Campus Locations:
  • Sacramento
Programs:
  • AS in Medical Billing and Coding
  • AS in Veterinary Technology
Intercoast Colleges

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Get your career started with Intercoast Colleges.

Campus Locations:
  • Roseville
Programs:
  • Alcohol & Drug Counseling Studies
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:
  • Rancho Cordova
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics 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:
  • Sacramento
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Culinary Management (BS)
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • Sacramento
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Manicuring
University of the Rockies

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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
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • West Sacramento
Programs:
  • Collision/Refinishing Technology
  • Electrician
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Rancho Cordova
  • Fairfield
  • Roseville
  • Online
  • Sacramento
  • Elk Grove
  • Beale AFB
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics