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DeVry University - Jacksonville
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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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Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University - Jacksonville
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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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Strayer University - Baymeadows
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Get the right foundation for your future with a degree from Strayer University. Evening, weekend and online classes are all available to meet the needs of busy adults.


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University of Phoenix - North Florida Campus
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With convenient class locations as well as online learning, University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal while you work-and much sooner than you might expect.


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The Art Institute of Jacksonville
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Fine-tune your creative talents at The Art Institute of Jacksonville. Small class sizes, real-world education, learning within a creative community, and career services combine to prepare you for an entry-level position in the creative arts.


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ITT Technical Institute - Jacksonville
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The ITT Technical Institutes offer programs in some of today's hottest technical areas. With over 100 locations nationwide and several online programs available, the ITT Techs are one of the leading providers of technology education. Each ITT Tech offers convenient class schedules, financial aid is available to those who qualify, and Career Services are offered to help you find a job.


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Everest University - Jacksonville
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At Everest University you can get a higher education designed to meet the demands of employers in some of today's hottest fields.


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Florida Technical College - Jacksonville Campus
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Florida Technical College has structured its Health Care, Technology, and Programming curricula to achieve one thing for its students: success in the real world.


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Sanford - Brown Institute - Jacksonville
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Get everything you need for the medical career you want. Sanford-Brown Institute's advanced programs allow you to complete your certificate or degree program in as little as 9 months. Learn more today.


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Advanced Career Training - Jacksonville
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Get your career started with an education from Advanced Career Training. We offer programs in medical assisting, dental assisting, medical billing and insurance coding, business office administration, and computer systems technician.


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ARTICLE: Jacksonville In-Depth
Known as the "Gateway to Florida," Jacksonville is the most populous city in Florida and the 13th most populous city in the United States. As of 2005, the city had an estimated population of 782,623 with a metropolitan population of more than 1.3 million. Located on the St. John's River and the Atlantic Ocean, Jacksonville has the largest southern deep water port and is a major hub for imports and exports such as automobiles, coffee, lumber, paper products and phosphates. However, Jacksonville's economic strength lies in its economic diversity.

Jacksonville's economic base is comprised of industries such as distribution, biotechnology, manufacturing, financial services, information services, and consumer goods, to name a few. The median personal income in Jacksonville is $32,283, 98% of our national average. However, with no local or state income tax, Jacksonville residents take more of what they earn home. Top private industries are:
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida, Inc.
  • Publix Distribution Center
  • Winn-Dixie Stores
  • Citibank
  • Baptist Health Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic

Florida is the state with the most cities on the Inc. list of best business locations. The state has created 250,000 jobs in the last year. In fact, Jacksonville, Florida is one of Inc. magazines top-10 places to do business. Jacksonville, Florida has had a growth rate of 8.7% since 1969, 16% higher than other ranked U.S. cities.

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