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California Colleges: Choose Your Fun in the Sun

California is the world’s fifth largest economy and the nation’s most populous state. As you might expect, there are more types of college styles and lifestyles to choose from than perhaps anywhere else. Here are a few key regional characteristics:

San Francisco Bay Area
From UC Berkeley to Stanford, there’s a rich student scene here, with plenty of excuses to put down your books. One is the views. Steep hills overlook…

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Online California Schools

  • Ashworth University

    Programs offered:

    • Accounting
    • Animal Care Specialist
    • Auto Mechanics
    • Basic Accounting
    • Basic Electronics
    • Bridal Consulting
    • Business Management
    • Carpentry
    • Child Care Career Skills
    • Child Day Care
    • more...
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  • Clayton College of Natural Health

    Programs offered:

    • Bachelor of Science in Holistic Nutrition
    • Bachelor of Science in Natural Health
    • Certificate of Holistic Companion Animal Care Studies
    • Consulting Herbalist Certificate - Level 2
    • Doctor of Natural Health
    • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (for medical doctors only)
    • Doctor of Naturopathy
    • Doctor of Naturopathy for Healthcare Professionals
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Holistic Nutrition
    • Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Health
    • more...
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  • DeVry University

    Programs offered:

    • Associate - Accounting
    • Associate - Health Information Technology
    • Associate - Network Systems Administration
    • Associate - Web Graphic Design
    • Associate-Accounting
    • Associate-Electronics and Computer Technology
    • Associate-Health Information Technology
    • Associate-Network Systems Administration
    • Associate-Web Graphic Design
    • Bachelor's - Business Administration
    • more...
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  • Stratford Career Institute

    Programs offered:

    • Accounting
    • Administrative/Secretarial
    • Art
    • Astrology/Parapsychology
    • Auto Mechanics
    • Bookkeeping
    • Business Management
    • Child Day Care Management
    • Child Psychology
    • Computer Programming in C++
    • more...
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  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

    Programs offered:

    • Digital Design
    • Fashion & Retail Management
    • Game Art & Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Hotel & Restaurant Management
    • Interior Design
    • Media Arts & Animation
    • Residential Planning
    • Web Design
    • Web Design and Interactive Media
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  • University of Phoenix

    Programs offered:

    • AA in Accounting
    • AA in Business
    • AA in Communications
    • AA in Criminal Justice
    • AA in General Studies
    • AA in Health Care Administration
    • AA in Human Services Management
    • AA in Information Technology
    • AA in Information Technology/Networking
    • AA in Information Technology/Visual Communication
    • more...
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  • Westwood College Online

    Programs offered:

    • Animation
    • Computer Network Engineering
    • Computer Network Management
    • Criminal Justice
    • Fashion Merchandising
    • Game Art and Design
    • Game Software Development
    • Graphic Design and Multimedia
    • Information Systems Security
    • Interior Design
    • more...
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  • Coleman College

    Programs offered:

    • Bioinformatics
    • Business and Technology Management
    • Computer Graphic Design
    • Computer information Systems
    • Computer networks
    • Information Technology
    • Network Security
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  • Everest College

    Programs offered:

    • Criminal Justice
    • Criminal Justice (Associate's)
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  • ITT Technical Institute

    Programs offered:

    • Business Administration
    • Business Administration - Project Management
    • Business and Accounting Technology
    • Criminal Justice
    • Criminal Justice - Cyber Security
    • MBA
    • School of Business
    • School of Criminal Justice
    • School of Drafting and Design
    • School of Electronics Technology
    • more...
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  • WCU

    Programs offered:

    • AS in Health Care Administration
    • Associate Degree in Nursing (LVN to RN)
    • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
    • BS in Health Care Administration
    • Online AS in Health Care Administration
    • Online Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RN to BSN)
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California Schools by City

California Colleges: Choose Your Fun in the Sun (continued from top)

California is the world's fifth largest economy and the nation's most populous state. As you might expect, there are more types of college styles and lifestyles to choose from than perhaps anywhere else. Here are a few key regional characteristics:

San Francisco Bay Area
From UC Berkeley to Stanford, there's a rich student scene here, with plenty of excuses to put down your books. One is the views. Steep hills overlook a sparkling bay and rugged coast. Loads of parkland and strict land use control have made home prices stratospheric and getaway hikes a snap to find. Another reason to come here is cultural, with an incredibly diverse population and a fascinating museum, theatre and music scene to explore.

Sacramento
400,000 people live in California's capitol, but the eyes of the world seem to fall on one: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Reports are he's done wonders for Sacramento tourism. Area college students would probably rather check out the opera, ballet, and theatre company, at least 9 museums, the California State Fair, a couple zoos, and the place where gold was discovered in 1849 (the year Sacramento was founded). There are also abundant golf courses. The Sacramento River Delta is a good place for house boating, jet and water skiing. San Francisco and Lake Tahoe are a couple hours away.

Los Angeles
There are over 176 colleges and universities in the greater Los Angeles Area, and many reasons to go off campus. Some of them are the 81 miles of coastline to explore in LA County alone, with many different and interesting beach scenes. There are countless museums, symphonies, galleries and an opera. Over 3.8 million people speak a total of more than 90 languages. With the TV, film and aerospace industries based in LA, among others, it's also a great place to launch an internship or career.

San Diego
San Diego has one of the most temperate climates in the US. That helps attract millions of visitors, 1.3 million city residents, and more than 2.8 million residents countywide. Seventy miles of beaches are home to surfing, boating, sailing and swimming, but also important scientific research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Other interesting places include the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, SeaWorld San Diego and a large LEGOLAND. Downtown is home to the historic Gaslamp Quarter, known for its restaurants and nightlife.