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Published: November, 2010

Somerville is a medium-sized city just north of Boston, with a 2000 census population of 77,478. It makes up for its small area (just over four square miles) with a population density that ranks fifth in the country for cities under 100,000 people--the highest density in Massachusetts. Its proximity to greater Boston makes it a popular place to live in Middlesex County.

The city has retained a blue-collar reputation despite a heavy influx of professionals from the Boston metropolitan area. Settled in 1630, Somerville was originally known as "Charlestown beyond the Neck" since it separated from the greater Charleston area in the late 17th century. Today it has an exceptionally diverse population that includes blue-collar Irish, Italian, Portuguese, Salvadoran, Brazilian, and Korean immigrants.

The extension of Boston's commuter subway has contributed to high growth in the area, and Somerville's proximity to Tufts and Harvard makes it a popular home to students and faculty. The reported median income in Somerville is $57,118, well above the national average of $46,242. Top Somerville employers include:
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Tufts University
  • Centrus Home Care
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates

Somerville's economy received a boost in 1980's Storefront Improvement Program, which resulted in an influx of $500,000 in private capital and more than $120,000 in city-funded commercial renovation.

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Schools in Somerville, Massachusetts: 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
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Charlestown
Programs:
  • Diploma: Electrician
  • Diploma: Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Brighton
  • Chelsea
Programs:
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)
  • Massage Therapy (Diploma)
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:
  • Woburn
  • Norwood
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

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Get the skills you need for a rewarding career in the digital arts.

Campus Locations:
  • Waltham
Programs:
  • Web Development
  • Photography
National Aviation Academy

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National Aviation Academy is a nationally recognized Aviation Maintenance training school, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Our programs prepare students for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Campus Locations:
  • Bedford
Programs:
  • IA
  • Aviation Maintenance Management Technology
The Salter School

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Jumpstart a career in medical services or technology at the Salter School.

Campus Locations:
  • Malden
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal
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:
  • Westborough
  • Online
  • Braintree
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Business/Service Sector
Cortiva Institute

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Cortiva Institute School of Massage Therapy's innovative program will help you learn the art of massage therapy and introduce you to a range of career opportunities.

Campus Locations:
  • Watertown
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program