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San Jose, located in California's Bay Area, is a well-known hub for high-tech companies like Cisco, eBay and Adobe Systems. Other companies like Hewlett-Packard, IBM and Lockheed Martin also have facilities in San Jose. Silicon Valley, a nickname derived from the concentration of silicon chip manufacturers and high-tech companies in the area, is comprised of San Jose, Palo Alto and the southern part of the San Francisco Bay area in general. Founded in 1977, San Jose was California's first civilian settlement.
San Jose has a population of 953,679, making it the third largest city in California, and the tenth largest in the United States. Many people became familiar with San Jose due to a 1968 song written by Burt Bacharach, "Do you know the way to San Jose?" Though Burt had never been to San Jose at the time he wrote the song, he no doubt heard about the wonderful Mediterranean climate that's tempered by the San Francisco Bay.
In 2004, this part of California boasted an average personal income of $48,530. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis, the average Bay Area resident earns 47% more than the average American. Average income has grown 8.4% over the past 35 years.
Because San Jose considers itself "the Capital of Silicon Valley," it makes sense that its economy succumbs to the tide of high-tech employment in the Bay Area. In 2006, the city reported 405,000 jobs in the city limits and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
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San Jose, California: College Degrees and University Courses
DeVry University - San JoseSchool Information
DeVry University provides you with the skills you need to succeed. Choose from one of DeVry's many campuses to earn an associate or a bachelor's degree in a variety of fields.
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Associate - Electronics and Computer Technology
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Associate - Web Graphic Design
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Bachelor's - Business Administration
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Bachelor's - Multimedia Design and Development
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A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available.
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Master's - Accounting and Financial Management
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Master's - Business Administration
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Master's - Human Resource Management
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Master's - Information Systems Management
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TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more. Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Certified Internet Webmaster Associate
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Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
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Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
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If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.
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Western Career College offers the programs you need to begin a career in healthcare. Choose from Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Dental Assisting, Pharmacy Technology, or Veterinary Services.
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Train for your career in massage therapy at National Holistic Institute, the largest school of massage therapy in California.
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