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Published: November, 2010

Whether it's for the beach, the climate, the sunsets, or all three, people flock to the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater (or the "Tampa Bay area") area each year for summers and winters alike. A large number of tourist attractions, from beaches to theme parks to resort hotels and golf courses provide the Tampa Bay area most of its activity.

Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg are Florida's third and fourth largest cities, with populations of 317,647 and 247,610, respectively. Jacksonville is the state's largest city, with a population of 773,781, followed by Miami, at 376,815.

Called "The Big Guava" (Tampa Bay) and the "Suncoast," the Tampa Bay area is home to over 1.5 million residents. The average income per capita in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is $31,677, just below the national average, and its unemployment rate is significantly lower than the same average (2.9%).

The Tampa-Saint Petersburg-Clearwater area has a highly focused economy:
  • Tourism is the foundation of the Tampa Bay area. More than $2 billion in revenue is generated directly by tourism each year.
  • Banking, medical technology, and manufacturing industries also provide economic stability to the Tampa Bay area.
  • Research and marine science thrive in the Tampa Bay area, given its location on the Gulf of Mexico.

Several universities and research labs make it the largest marine science research center in the southeast. These research centers have spurred on the growth of medical technologies as well, such as digital image and record keeping for hospitals.

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Schools in Tampa, Florida: 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
Keiser University Campus

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Keiser University offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Campus Locations:
  • Tampa
  • Lakeland
Programs:
  • Health Science, BS (Online Only)
  • Psychology, BA
Ultimate Medical Academy

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Train for a healthcare career in as little as seven weeks.

Campus Locations:
  • Tampa
Programs:
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Patient Care Technician
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:
  • Tampa
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
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:
  • Tampa
Programs:
  • Interior Design (BFA)
  • Web Design & Development I (D)
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:
  • Clearwater
Programs:
  • IA
  • Aviation Maintenance Management Technology
Florida College of Natural Health

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Prepare for a Massage Therapy or Skin Care Career That You Will Love!

Campus Locations:
  • Bradenton
Programs:
  • AS / Paramedical Skin Care
  • AS / Massage and Skin Care
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
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:
  • Pinellas Park
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program
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:
  • Tampa
  • Online
Programs:
  • Associate - Web Graphic Design
  • Master's-Business Administration