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Seattle, WA Colleges and Universities: Find Career Education in the Pacific Northwest

Published: November, 2010

Located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, Seattle is a center of the software and telecommunications industries. The birthplace of Starbucks, the Seattle metropolitan area has a population of 3.8 million, with Seattle (568,000), Tacoma (197,000), and Bellevue (112,000) as the largest cities. Known for its Space Needle, Seattle was ranked the most literate city in the U.S. in a 2005 study by Central Connecticut State University.

The average personal income for Seattle area residents in 2004 was $41,634 a year, an extraordinary 26% over the national average, according to the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis. Personal income has grown by a robust 8.3% over the past 35 years, 11% over the national average.

Several major companies have their headquarters in Seattle and nearby Redmond, including:
  • Amazon.com
  • Nordstrom
  • Microsoft
  • Nintendo

Consider these additional Seattle employment facts:
  • Although Boeing moved its headquarters from Seattle to Chicago, it remains one the largest employers in the area.
  • The Port of Seattle has made the city a center of international trade.
  • Fisherman's Terminal is the homeport for the U.S. North Pacific fishing fleet.

Seattle is notorious for its gloomy climate, and while it averages only 38 inches of precipitation annually, it's cloudy 226 days a year. Seattle is also famous for being the birthplace of grunge music and is the home of the Experience Music Project.

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Schools in Seattle, Washington: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Note: This list also contains online schools that accept students from Washington.

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Arkansas State University Jonesboro

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration
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University of Phoenix

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
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Walden University

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Earn a respected bachelor's degree, master's degree, or Ph.D. online at Walden University.

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  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
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University of Florida

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One of the largest and most respected universities in the nation, the University of Florida (UF) has furthered the personal and professional growth of thousands. Founded in 1853 and ranked among America's top 20 best public universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university's role as a technological and economic force can be felt around the globe. UF Executive Education now delivers high-impact business solutions to individuals and groups, 100% online, through its Essentials of Business executive certificate program. Each business certificate online offers the prestige of UF while preparing professionals for career growth in tactical areas of management.

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Animal Behavior College

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Interested in a career as a professional dog trainer? Animal Behavior College is the place to start.

Campus Locations:
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Programs:
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Argosy University

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Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its seven colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Undergraduate Studies, The Art Institute of California and Western State College of Law as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Campus Locations:
  • Seattle
  • Online
Programs:
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
  • Human Resource (MS) (Online)
Ultimate Medical Academy Online

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Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) offers industry-relevant knowledge and training for in demand careers in healthcare.

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • A.S. - Health Sciences
  • Diploma - Medical Office Billing Specialist
The Art Institutes

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Campus Locations:
  • Seattle
Programs:
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
  • Interior Design (BFA)
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.

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
Pima Medical Institute

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Explore a new career with Pima Medical Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Renton
  • Seattle
Programs:
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