Texas Colleges & Universities


Texas, home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state, has many thriving careers to offer. Oil, telecommunications, and computers are some of the state's main industires. Find out how Texas schools can help you start your new career.

Texas Colleges for Texas Careers
Texas history is a story of diverse characters: Native Americans, pioneers, bootleggers, bandits, and businesspeople. Texas's nickname, the Lone Star State, symbolizes Texas winning its independence from Mexico in 1836 and stands as a reminder of its pride as a once independent republic. This fierce independence and pride continues, especially in Texas's thriving industries. Texas universities can prepare you for careers in these industries.

Texas Industries
To many, Texas and oil go hand-and-hand. Oil's discovery in the early 1900s was significant. While oil is a major player in Texas' economy, it's hardly alone. According to CNNMoney.com, in 2009 Texas had 64 Fortune 500 companies, more than any other state. Fortune 500 industries in Texas include:
  •   Telecommunications
  •   Computers
  •   Wholesale/retail sales

Texas also has thriving education and health services industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), education and health services saw consistent job growth every month in 2009. Schools in Texas offer degree programs in all of these industries.

The highest salaries in Texas are found in the metropolitan areas of Houston and Dallas. In these cities and throughout Texas, according to the BLS, the highest mean 2008 salaries were in management ($97,810) and financial operations ($62,750). Earning a business or management degree through a Texas college or university might help you begin these careers.

Why Attend Texas Schools?
As the second biggest state in the U.S., in population and size, and with its high density of Fortune 500 companies, earning a degree from Texas schools is a practical and exciting decision. In addition to having over one million management/business jobs, Texas employs over one million individuals in sales and office administration, over 681,000 in education, and over 760,000 in health care. Texas colleges and universities can help you start your path toward any of these careers.
Campus Programs

  • DeVry University

     Campus Locations: Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Houston, Irving, Plano, Richardson, San Antonio

    DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools.

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  • University of Phoenix

     Campus Locations: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio

    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 Institutes

     Campus Locations: Austin, Dallas, Houston

    The Art Institutes system of schools is a leading educator of students in the creative and applied arts, including design, media, fashion, and culinary programs. Every program of study offered to you is regularly reviewed by industry leaders, advisors, and employers for relevance in the marketplace. Changes are made, if necessary, to integrate subject matter into the curriculum so that our degree programs reflect the way things are done in the real world of work. Programs listed are not offered at all locations.

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  • American InterContinental University

     Campus Locations: Houston

    American InterContinental University offers students a solid foundation for the future, with both general education and industry-specific classes. Small class sizes help to ensure focused attention.

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  • DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

     Campus Locations: Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, Houston, Irving, Richardson, San Antonio

    A degree from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management gives you the credibility to succeed in your career, whether you are just starting out, already in the work force or contemplating a career change. For more than 34 years, Keller has delivered relevant, practical graduate management education that has helped thousands of alumni transform their skills and sharpen their competitive edge.

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  • Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America

     Campus Locations: Austin, Dallas

    Prepare for your culinary career at Le Cordon Bleu Schools. Choose from quality programs in Culinary Arts, Pâtisserie & Baking, or Hospitality & Restaurant Management.

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  • Westwood College

     Campus Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston

    Westwood College isn’t your typical institution of higher learning. With our career-focused education, students can earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years and some associate degrees in as little as 20 months

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  • International Academy of Design and Technology

     Campus Locations: San Antonio

    Prepare for a creative career in design, technology or business at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Convenient campus locations across the United States.

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  • TechSkills

     Campus Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio

    TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more.Choose from over 30 locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  • Kaplan Career Institute

     Campus Locations: McAllen

    Kaplan Career Institute provides affordable, career-focused programs designed to meet the demands of your busy life. Choose from flexible day or evening classes.

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  • Argosy University

     Campus Locations: Dallas

    At Argosy University/Dallas we prepare individuals for careers that make a difference, whether in business or psychology. Learn how you can make a difference in your life, and the lives of others.

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  • Remington College

     Campus Locations: Ft. Worth, Garland, Garland, Houston, Houston, Houston

    Enhance your marketable skill set quickly with Remington College. As a student, you will have access to focused classes and a team of career placement professionals.

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  • Sanford-Brown College

     Campus Locations: Houston, San Antonio

    Prepare Yourself for Success. If you're interested in a school that can prepare you for the working world, come to Sanford-Brown College.For over 135 years, Sanford-Brown has been providing students with the hands-on skills employers are looking for. Complete programs in the areas of Technology, Business, and Healthcare in as little as 9 months.

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  • Sanford-Brown Institute

     Campus Locations: Dallas, Houston

    Sanford-Brown Institute offers a wide range of career-track programs in the field of health care. Choose from 15 convenient campus locations nationwide.

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  • ITT Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Arlington, Austin, Houston, Houston, Richardson, San Antonio

    With over 100 campuses nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

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  • TechSkills - Medical

     Campus Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio

    If you want a career in Health Services, TechSkills' real-world skill building and powerful job placement tools can help. TechSkills provides affordable and flexible training to help you get your Health Services certification in fields like Medical Coding and Medical Transcription. Learn by doing, from our professionally certified instructors.

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  • Lincoln Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie

    Lincoln Technical Institute provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors.  Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career.

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  • ATI Career Training Center

     Campus Locations: Dallas, Dallas, Dallas, Garland, Houston, North Richland Hills, Richardson, Waco

    ATI has over 35 years of experience helping working adults like you get hands-on career training. Quality programs are offered in healthcare, automotive and electronics.

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  • Center For Advanced Legal Studies

     Campus Locations: Houston

    The Center for Advanced Legal Studies provides practical and comprehensive training for students interested in pursuing a career as a paralegal. Our programs are ABA accredited.

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  • Everest Institute

     Campus Locations: Austin, Houston, Houston, Houston, San Antonio

    Take your career to a whole new level with training from Everest Institute. Programs are available in business, healthcare, or legal studies.

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  • South Texas Vocational Technical Institute

     Campus Locations: Brownsville, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Weslaco

    South Texas Vo-Tech offers Technical and Vocational training for Rio Grande Valley residents. Programs include Business and Computers, Health Care, and Intensive English Language training.

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  • Career Centers of Texas

     Campus Locations: Brownsville, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth

    Career Centers of Texas offers hands-on training designed to give you real-world skills Program areas include Health Care, Information Technology and more.

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  • Court Reporting Institute

     Campus Locations: Dallas

    For over 25 years, the Court Reporting Institute has been training people like you for rewarding careers as court reporters. Outstanding placement rates.

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  • Anthem College

     Campus Locations: Irving

    Prepare for career success at Anthem College. In less time than you might think, we can train you to succeed in the business, technical, health care or criminal justice fields.

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  • Texas Careers

     Campus Locations: Beaumont, Laredo, Lubbock, San Antonio

    Start on the road to a brighter future at Texas Careers. Choose from a variety of career-track programs at one of four locations: San Antonio, Laredo, Beaumont, and Lubbock.

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  • Texas School of Business

     Campus Locations: Friendswood, Houston, Houston, Houston

    Want to reach the next rung on the ladder of success? It all starts at the Texas School of Business. We can help you gain the education and skills it takes to achieve your highest potential.

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Texas Facts & Stats
TEXAS State Website: http://www.state.tx.us/

Admission to Statehood: December 29, 1845 as 28th State

Area: 696,241 square km, second-largest US state in size after Alaska

Population (as of 2003): 22,118,509

Economy Agriculture:: Cattle, cotton, dairy products, nursery stock, poultry, sorghum, corn, wheat.

Economy Industry:: Oil, Chemical products, food processing, electric equipment, machinery, mining, tourism.

Bird: Bluebonnet (blooms from late March to early April)

Capitol: Austin

Dance: Square Dance

Dish: Chili Con Carne

Flower: Mockingbird

Gem: Texas Blue Topaz

Mammels: Armadillo (small), Texas Longhorn (large), Mexican Free-Tailed Bat (flying)

Motto: Friendship

Nickname: Lone Star State (after the single star on several historical flags of Texas, including the current Texas flag)

Plant: Prickly Pear Cactus

Slogan: "It's like a whole other country", formerly was "Don't mess with Texas"

Song: "Texas, Our Texas" - Words by: Gladys Y. Wright and William J. Marsh; Music by: William J. Marsh

Sport: Rodeo

Sports / Baseball: Houston Astros, Dallas Texas Rangers

Sports / Basketball: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs

Sports / NFL: Dallas Cowboys

Tree: Pecan
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