Search Your School




Home | Career Education Programs | All Career Education Programs in Long Island City, New York
Level:
All Levels 		Subject:
All Subjects 		Program:
All Programs 		Concentration:
All Concentrations 		Location:
New York 		City:
Long Island City 		 

Long Island City, New York: College Degrees and University Courses

DeVry College of New York - Long Island City
School 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.


More Available Programs...


Click here to request more information on this degree Learn more about programs at DeVry College of New York - Long Island City.

Keller Graduate School of Management - Long Island City
School Information
A graduate degree really can make a difference, especially when it's from DeVry Universitys Keller Graduate School of Management. Online, evening and weekend classes are available. Program availability varies by location.


More Available Programs...


Click here to request more information on this degree Learn more about programs at Keller Graduate School of Management - Long Island City.

Briarcliffe College - Queens
School Information
With a convenient New York campus in Queens, Briarcliffe is dedicated to meeting the career-oriented needs of its student body.



Click here to request more information on this degree Learn more about programs at Briarcliffe College - Queens.



ARTICLE: Long Island City In-Depth
Long Island City, New York is located in the southwestern tip of Queens, along the East River. Just minutes from midtown Manhattan and easily accessible by public transit, Long Island City is an attractive location for businesses. Long Island City residents enjoy all the professional benefits of New York City while living in a small and diverse community of about 25,670 people.

Long Island City is located in Queens County, which has a population of 2.2 million. The median annual household income in Queens County is $46,858, above the national average.

Business is growing in Long Island City, with 6,530 firms operating in the greater Long Island City area in 2005. Long Island City is also home to the Citicorp building, the tallest building outside New York City. Historically, Queens County was one of the most industrialized areas bordering New York. The industrial sectors still thrive but the economy has diversified over the last few decades to include prosperous development in:
  • Banking and financial services
  • Health services
  • Food processing and baking
  • Arts and culture

Schools in Long Island City provide a variety of technical and professional degree programs. The city also is rich in culture--home to the International Design Center of New York and Silvercup Studios. Because of its vibrant culture, business opportunities, and prime location, Long Island City is likely to be one of the fastest-growing areas in the greater New York area.

Sources:

Back to top↑