Greensboro Colleges & Universities
Greensboro Has the Right Climate--For Life and For Your Education
Since the Revolutionary War days, Greensboro, North Carolina, has played an important role to the east coast. In 1781, it was the site of an important battle against the redcoats, which helped to lead to their eventual defeat in Yorktown months later. Then, in 1807, residents of the area paid $98 to purchase the land, named it after Nathanael Greene, the patriot commander, and made it the seat of local government.
Today, it still plays a vital role in the economy of North Carolina's 12-county Piedmont Triad region, which makes colleges in Greensboro appealing... continue »
Greensboro Locations at a Glance
- 1. TechSkills - Greensboro
- 2. Strayer University - Greensboro
- 3. TechSkills - Medical - Greensboro
- 4. Medical Careers Institute - Greensboro
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Greensboro's Clusters of Opportunity
This mid-sized city with a mild climate and more than 170 parks and recreation facilities is a beautiful, inviting locale in which to attend college. In fact, Portfolio.com, a business website, ranked it 47th on its list of the most fun cities.
But Greensboro's economic climate is quite appealing as well. The Piedmont Triad has identified opportunities for growth in several industries in Greensboro.
- Advanced Manufacturing: In addition to the established furniture, textiles, and tobacco manufacturing that are well known here, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, chemicals, plastics, and transportation equipment are also emerging manufacturers here.
- Life Sciences: Manufacturing, research, and healthcare are crucial drivers of the local economy in Greensboro. The Piedmont Triad has 19 hospitals, as well as a number of other healthcare facilities. And there are currently 2,500 clinical trials taking place in the region.
- Logistics and Distribution: With its central location in the Mid-Atlantic region and superior network of interstate highways, the Piedmont Triad aims to become the top distribution and logistics center in the U.S.