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Published: November, 2010

The city of Springfield, Missouri is the third largest in the state. With a population of 139,600, Springfield is known as "The Cultural Center of the Ozarks," and features an art museum and performing arts center. The median family income is $41,028, according to 2005 U.S. Census data.

Unemployment in the area has been below 4.5% for over 10 years, and Springfield's work force has grown more than 16% in that time. In 2004, Springfield accounted for more than a third of Missouri's total job growth. The healthcare industry employs much of Springfield's population, with 15% of the total workforce employed in this field. A number of well-known companies have large operations in Springfield, including:
  • Kraft Foods
  • 3M
  • Bass Pro Shops (headquarters)
  • O'Reilly Auto Parts (headquarters)
  • JP Morgan Chase
  • T-Mobile
  • Northrop Grumman

Springfield has received national recognition in a number of magazines and data agencies. It was listed by Inc. Magazine as a Top 25 City for Doing Business in America, by Entrepreneur Magazine as a Top 10 Hot City for Entrepreneurs, by Employment Review as a Top 10 Place to Live and Work, and by Ladies' Home Journal as one of the Top 30 Best Cities for Women.

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Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Springfield
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Computer Information Science
  • Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal
UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business

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UNC Kenan-Flagler is one of the world's top-ranked business schools. At UNC Kenan-Flagler, you develop the skills that make you a highly effective leader and prepare you for long-term career success. The strength of the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA degree comes from a school culture in which members live the business school's core values of excellence, leadership, teamwork, integrity and community.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • MBA@UNC
Urbana University

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Take the next step toward earning your degree with Urbana University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Springfield
Programs:
  • B.S. in Communication/Communication and Technology
  • B.S. in Communication/Marketing and Sales Communication
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
Bryan University

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Earn your post-baccalaureate certification online from Bryan University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • E-Discovery Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Online
  • Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics
Bethel University- College of Criminal Justice

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Study online with Bethel University - College of Criminal Justice.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master's in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Anna Maria College

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Start your career with an education from Anna Maria College.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration - Justice Administration
  • RN to BSN
Western International University Interactive Online

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Launch your career in business, behavioral science, or IT with Western International University.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
University of St. Mary

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Give your career a boost with University of Saint Mary.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master's in Business Administration - Health Care Management
  • Master's in Business Administration - Finance