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Career Training in Salinas, CA--Find Courses and Programs in the Monterey Bay Area

Published: November, 2010

Salinas is the seat of Monterey County, on the Central Coast of California, in the Salinas Valley. With agriculture on all sides, Salinas is known as the "Salad Bowl of the World." As the home of famous American author John Steinbeck, Salinas is the home of the National Steinbeck Center and hosts the Steinbeck Festival. Other attractions include the California Rodeo, the California International Air Show, the nearby Monterey Peninsula, and Pinnacles National Monument.

Salinas has over 150,000 residents, with a median household income of $43,728. As one of the richest farming regions in California, Salinas' economy is primarily agricultural. Over 80 percent of lettuce grown in the United States is grown in the Salinas Valley. Other products include strawberries, watermelons, broccoli, carrots, cabbages and spinach. Not surprisingly, many major vegetable producers are headquartered in Salinas.

Salinas has also developed into the regional shopping area and offers an auto center, a number of shopping malls, and a renovated Old Town, which offers antique shops and boutiques. Over 100 manufacturing firms also call Salinas home, with the top employers in the Salinas Valley listed here:
  • Dole Fresh Vegetables
  • County of Monterey
  • Tanimura and Antle Produce
  • Fresh Express, Fresh Food
  • Monterey Peninsula School District
  • Escamilla & Sons, Inc.
  • Spreckels
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System

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Schools in Salinas, 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
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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

Campus Locations:
  • Seaside
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Esthetics (Skin Care)
Everest University Online

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Manage your career and your life while earning your degree online.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
  • Computer Information Science (Associate's)
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
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
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
  • California Teachers of English Learners Cert.
DeVry University

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

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Accounting WorldWideLearn Spotlight
  • Bachelor's - Computer Information Systems - Business Management
Ashford University

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Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Be empowered with resources to achieve your goals, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MA/Organizational Management - No Specialization
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management
Central Christian College of Kansas

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Finish your degree with Central Christian College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Sports Science & Health
  • Criminal Justice
Full Sail University - Online

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Learning at Full Sail University has always centered around interaction and the exchange of ideas. Our online curriculum fully embraces this philosophy.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Creative Writing, Master of Fine Arts (Online)
  • Entertainment Business, Master of Science (Online)