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Sunnyvale Colleges and Universities: Explore Career Training Opportunities in Northern California

Published: November, 2010

In the heart of the Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, Sunnyvale, CA is home to some of the biggest names in technology. Sunnyvale is also home to the only active military base in the San Francisco Bay Area. A recent population report on Sunnyvale revealed just under 129,000 people.

Cultural highlights of the Sunnyvale community include the Sunnyvale Farmer's Market, the Historic Museum, and Bonfante Gardens. Public parks, golf courses, and biking trails dot the landscape. One of the hallmarks of Sunnyvale is its combined Department of Public Safety (DPS), featuring workers who are trained both as police officers and firefighters. With a population density of 2,319 per square mile, Sunnyvale relies on the DPS as an important tool for the preservation of the community.

Situated right in the middle of Silicon Valley, Sunnyvale enjoys its share of the technology industry. Some of the major companies that do business in the city are:
  • Juniper Networks
  • Palm, Inc.
  • AMD
  • Sandisk
  • Yahoo!

The median income for a household in Sunnyvale is over $74,000, with the median income for a family at over $81,000. The per-capita income for the city is $36,524--well above national averages and a testament to its quality of government and business organizations. Residents report job growth and the opportunity for advancement as two main attractions of the city of Sunnyvale.

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Schools in Sunnyvale, California: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • San Jose
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
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
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Sunnyvale
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Baking & Pastry (AS)
  • Web Design and Interactive Media (AS)
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:
  • Lathrop
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty.

Campus Locations:
  • Hayward
  • San Mateo
  • Santa Clara
  • Castro Valley
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Teacher Training
WyoTech

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Gear up for a better future at WyoTech.

Campus Locations:
  • Fremont
Programs:
  • Electrician
  • Motorcycle Technology
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:
  • Livermore
  • Oakland
  • San Jose
  • Online
  • San Francisco
Programs:
  • Master of Health Administration/Informatics
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
DeVry University

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Make a difference with a graduate degree from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management.

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Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • San Jose
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Graduate Certificate-Network and Communications Management
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