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Tucker, GA, Career Education and Training: Find Accredited Degree Programs

Published: November, 2010

Situated in both DeKalb County (population 665,000) and Gwinnett County (population 725,000), Tucker, Georgia had an estimated population of almost 27,000 residents according to the 2000 census bureau. If Tucker ever officially incorporated, it would be the largest city in DeKalb County after Atlanta (470,000 residents).

Tucker, GA originated as a major railroad depot, delivering supplies to local businesses. Although its importance as a trading post has greatly diminished in recent years, Tucker received a generous grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission to develop a Livable Cities Initiative that would revitalize its Main Street and help attract more businesses to the region.

Per capita income in Tucker, GA is approximately $28,000 a year, and per household income is close to $60,000 a year. Nearly 90% of residents over the age of 25 possess a high school diploma, and roughly 40% possess a bachelor's degree or higher.

Major employers and contributors in Tucker include the local public school system and the local government. Building supplies, hardware, and general construction still thrive in this city just 15 miles outside of Atlanta proper. Approximately 31% of Tucker residents commute to Atlanta on a daily basis, so any number of white-collar and blue-collar jobs within this major metropolis account for a sizable portion of employment for a Tucker resident.

In addition to the Livable City Initiative, Tucker has also undergone fairly radical changes due to Atlanta's infamous urban sprawl. Strip malls, traffic, large-scale construction, congestion, pollution, and widespread business development is prevalent throughout the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, and Tucker has been no exception.

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Schools in Tucker, Georgia: 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
American InterContinental University

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If you’re looking for a school that doesn’t mess around, come to one where you can focus on earning your degree. Our real-world based curriculum can have input from our employer advisory council incorporated, and is made for busy, working professionals.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Fine Arts Visual Communication
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Norcross
Programs:
  • Paralegal (Associate's)
  • Business (Associate's)
UEI College

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Get the real-world skills you need from UEI College.

Campus Locations:
  • Morrow
Programs:
  • Business Office Administration
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:
  • Duluth
  • Kennesaw
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Brown Mackie College

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Grow, evolve, become at Brown Mackie College family of schools

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
  • Associate of Applied Science in Health Care Administration
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:
  • Decatur
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
  • Digital Design (D)
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
South University - Campus

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As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

Campus Locations:
  • Atlanta
Programs:
  • 12-Month MBA in Healthcare specialization (MBA)
  • 12-Month MBA (MBA)
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