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Waltham, MA Colleges and Universities: Career Education and Training Programs

Published: November, 2010

Waltham, Massachusetts calls itself the "birthplace of the industrial revolution." Settled in 1634 and incorporated as a city in 1738, this community 10 miles west of Boston is snuggled up against the Charles River in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As for its "birthplace" claim, Waltham gained early fame in the mid-18th century when it opened America's first wristwatch industry. The thriving Waltham Watch Company was powered by waterfalls along the Charles and eventually earned Waltham its nickname: Watch City.

Today, Waltham is still small, and still thriving. The 2000 Census reported 59,226 residents. The reported median income in Waltham is at $54,010, well above the national average of $46,242. More than half of non-government workers in Waltham are employed by the manufacturing sector, while local colleges and universities continue to provide local jobs.

Its proximity to Boston and connections with major interstate highways, waterways, and rail transportation make Waltham a solid choice for computer and precision instrument manufacturers. Defense contractors have also located in Waltham West. Top Waltham employers include:
  • Brandeis University
  • Bentley College
  • Cambex Corporation
  • IBM Corporation
  • Microsoft Corporation

A major renovation effort is underway along the Charles River section of the central business district and restaurant row, providing fine dining, entertainment, and tourism attractions.

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Health Training Center

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Advance your career with Health Training Center.

Campus Locations:
  • Cambridge
Programs:
  • Cardio-Phlebotomy
  • Medical Billing & Coding
University of Phoenix

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

Campus Locations:
  • Westborough
  • Online
  • Braintree
  • Burlington
Programs:
  • B.S. in Business/Public Sector
  • M.A. in Education/Curriculum and Instruction - Reading
American Career Institute

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Get the hands-on training you need for some of today's most popular jobs at American Career Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Framingham
Programs:
  • Digital Multimedia Design
  • Dental Assisting
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Charlestown
Programs:
  • Diploma: Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician
  • Diploma: Electrician
Everest Institute

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

Campus Locations:
  • Chelsea
  • Brighton
Programs:
  • Medical General
  • Medical Administrative Assistant (Diploma)
The Salter School

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Jumpstart a career in medical services or technology at the Salter School.

Campus Locations:
  • Malden
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal
Sanford-Brown College

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Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.

Campus Locations:
  • Boston
Programs:
  • Business Administration - Medical Practice Management
  • Health Information Management
Lincoln Technical Institute

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Get the career training you need to succeed at Lincoln Technical Institute.

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Campus Locations:
  • Lowell
  • Somerville
Programs:
  • Criminal Justice
  • Medical Administration
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:
  • Watertown
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Program
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:
  • Game Art, Bachelor of Science (Online)
  • Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)