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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

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
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:
  • Earth City
  • Kansas City
  • Arnold
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Ormond Beach
Programs:
  • Marine Specialist
  • Motorcycle Technology
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:
  • Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership
  • B.S. in Environmental Science
DeVry University

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Five colleges of study.  One clear focus: Your career success.
Earn the respect of employers with a degree you can earn on campus, online or both.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor's - Business Administration
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)
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)
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