Education in Tennessee Because of the state’s commitment to educational attainment, Tennessee is home to a wide range of institutions of higher education, ranging from four-year universities to trade schools and small community colleges. In fact, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) counts 187 schools active in the state as of 2014. Here’s a […]
Public and Private Colleges in Texas The state of Texas is home to more than 24.6 million residents according to the United States Census Bureau. Furthermore, a recent report from the Lumina Foundation shows approximately 34.5 percent of Texas adults ages 25-64 held at least an Associate’s degree in 2011. That number represents a slight […]
Education in Utah According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), almost 90 colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education call the Beehive State home. These include: 7 public four-year universities 9 public two-year community and technical colleges 11 private nonprofit two- and four-year colleges 28 private for-profit two- and four-year colleges 34 […]
Education in Virginia 2013 estimates from the U.S. Census show the state of Virginia was home to approximately 8,260,405 residents that year. And from 2008 to 2012, 34.7 percent of the state’s working age adults (ages 25-64) held at least a Bachelor’s degree. Meanwhile, overall educational attainment in the state is on the rise. According […]
Education in Washington The U.S. Census Bureau reports that the state of Washington was home to 6,971,406 residents in 2013, with 31.6 percent of working age residents (ages 25-64) holding at least a Bachelor’s degree from 2008-2012. Meanwhile, a 2013 report from the Lumina Foundation shows that a full 43.3 percent of the state’s residents […]
Education in West Virginia According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 75 colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education call the Mountain State home. These include: Public four-year universities: 13 Public two-year community and technical colleges: 12 Private nonprofit two- and four-year colleges: 10 Private for-profit two- and four-year colleges: […]
Education in Wyoming According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), more than 10 colleges, universities and other institutions of higher education call the Equality State home. These include the following: Public 4-year: 1 Public 2-year: 7 Private 4-year, nonprofit: 1 Private 2-year, nonprofit: 1 Private 4-year, for-profit: 0 With its population of 584,153 according […]
Accounting associate degree programs help prepare students to gather, record, analyze, and interpret complex financial information in various industries. An Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in accounting can generally be earned with two years of full-time coursework. Though the curriculum can vary by school, accounting programs […]
You love to paint. You rearrange your furniture every season. You dream of designing your own clothing line. You imagine the perfect video game. If your imagination is your strongest asset, a career in art and design could be a professional outlet for creativity. Degrees in art and design An associate’s degree program in art […]
An online bachelor’s degree in business administration can help students gain the skills that are essential for a variety of careers. Those who concentrate their studies in a specific area — such as finance, marketing, or accounting — can gain a specialized skill set and knowledge for their intended career. Depending on the school, students […]