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Published: November, 2010

Called "The Gateway City" for its rich history as a destination from which settlers migrated out west, St. Louis is the 10th largest city in the Midwest, with a population of 343,279. It is Missouri's second largest city, with Kansas City leading the way (442,768) and Springfield (150,867) holding third place. St. Louis County comprises the largest county area, with a population of over 1 million. The Gateway Arch has emerged as St. Louis' official icon, welcoming tourists and locals to the city every day.

Nerve center to 19 of the Forbes' 1,000, the Gateway City ranks 13th on Forbes' list of headquarters locations in the US. Among the major players who call St. Louis home:
  • Anheuser-Busch
  • Emerson Electric
  • May Department Stores

St. Louis' average income is $34,735 per capita, just above the national average. A steady supply of jobs from the regions automakers and technology firms have helped keep unemployment low and its economy strong.
  • Automakers have developed a history in St. Louis, with GM, Chrysler, and Ford operating longstanding assembly plants in the metropolitan area.
  • New areas of growth for St. Louis include agriculture and healthcare, both recognized by the government as great industries to grow in the Gateway City.
  • Over 1,000 high tech firms have settled in St. Louis, providing 190,000 jobs in advanced technology alone.

Lower cost of business and a central location give St. Louis business owners advantages over west and east coast locations.

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Schools in St Louis, Missouri: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

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

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University of Phoenix

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

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership
  • B.S. in Environmental Science
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:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
South University Online

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Designed with the needs of working adult students in mind, South University, Online Programs is built on the same curriculum offered at South University's campus locations. As a student at South University, Online Programs you will receive the same degree, quality instruction, variety of learning options and level of service found at the campus locations.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Public Administration - Non-Profit Management Specialization (MPA)
  • Business Administration - Real Estate specialization (BBA)
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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Your creativity is a big part of who you are and where you’re going. To take it, and your future, as far as you want, you need an education that’s focused on developing your talents and putting you on the path toward the creative career that stirs your imagination. A collaborative education at The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta, is all about the work, the students who create it, and the instructors who guide them.

The first step is to explore these areas of study, and think about where you fit in an industry that runs on ideas.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Diploma of Residential Planning (C)
  • 3D Animation (C)
Walden University

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

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • M.S. in Management - Global Management
  • M.B.A. in Risk Management
Arkansas State University Jonesboro

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Work toward your degree with Arkansas State University Jonesboro.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Public Administration
  • Master of Science in Education in Special Ed - Gifted, Talented, and Creative
Concordia University Online

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Work toward your degree online with Concordia University.

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Master Degree in Educational Leadership
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (K - Adult)
Capella University

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Achieve your potential with an online degree from Capella University.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • DBA - Leadership
  • PhD - General Information Technology
Stratford Career Institute

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Campus Locations:
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Programs:
  • Electrician
  • Early Childhood Education
Argosy University

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Welcome to Argosy University

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:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Psychology (BA) (Online)
  • Teaching and Learning (EdD) (Online)
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