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Published: November, 2010

The state of Washington prides itself on its spectacular outdoors, which visitors and residents can enjoy year-round. Home to Mount Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, the Columbia River Gorge, Puget Sound, and the Lewis & Clark Trail, Washington offers skiing, hiking, and kayaking among a wide variety of other outdoor recreation activities.

In contrast to its natural wonders, Washington boasts lively major metropolitan areas. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Washington's largest cities are Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, and Tacoma. According to a 2006 estimate, over 6.3 million people call the state home. Its largest city, Seattle, is famous for its Space Needle, which was built for the 1962 World's Fair. Seattle is also home to the nationally-known Starbucks coffee company and for Pike Place Market, where you can sample flavorful fresh seafood and produce in a lively open-air market.

Washington's employment outlook appears to be strong. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the median annual salary for Washingtonians is $42,910. The Seattle-King County area, in particular, is the state's business hub. Leading innovators and well-recognized firms include Boeing, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Costco, and Washington Mutual.

Major industries in Washington include commercial aerospace, clean technologies, biotechnology, and information technology. According the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, one in three jobs in Washington state support trade-related jobs due to the region's proximity to the Pacific Rim.

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Schools in Washington: Degree, Coursework, & Certificate Programs

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:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Billing and Coding
Carrington College

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Ready for a rewarding career in healthcare? Carrington College™ can help.

Campus Locations:
  • Spokane
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Nursing Bridge Program
  • Medical Assisting
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
Everest College

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

Campus Locations:
  • Tacoma
  • Vancouver
  • Renton
  • Everett
  • Seattle
  • Bremerton
Programs:
  • Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
  • Diploma - Criminal Justice
Pioneer Pacific College

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Great careers start with an education at Pioneer Pacific College.

Campus Locations:
  • Clackamas
  • Wilsonville
Programs:
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Management
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:
  • Seattle
  • Everett
Programs:
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Electronics Technology
Charter College

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You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.

Campus Locations:
  • Bellingham
Programs:
  • AS - Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Assistant
  • BS - Information Technology Engineering: Concentration in Networking 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:
  • Portland
  • Seattle
Programs:
  • Culinary Arts Management (BS)
  • Digital Film & Video (BFA)
Marinello Schools of Beauty

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

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Nail Technology
  • Cosmetology
Oregon Culinary Institute

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Prepare for a career in the culinary arts in as little as 40 weeks.

Campus Locations:
  • Portland
Programs:
  • Associate in Restaurant Management
  • Diploma in Resturant Management