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Mississippi Colleges, Universities,
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Antonelli College
 At Antonelli
College, you'll gain the practical skills employers demand in some of today's hottest
fields, such as Interior Design, Web Design, Medical Coding, and Business Office
Technology. Our four campuses (in Cincinnati, Hattiesburg,West Chester and
Jackson) each offer small classroom sizes, allowing you to receive the individual
attention you deserve. Our well-staffed Job Placement departments help you find part
time work while you're in school, and an entry-level job for when you graduate.
For more information on our graduation rates, the median loan debt of graduates,
and other important information, please see: www.antonellicollege.edu/disclosure
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 Blue
Cliff College
Blue Cliff College is an accredited school offering degrees in Massage Therapy. What's
so great about a career in Massage Therapy? You'll experience less stress, be able
to work flexible hours, and perhaps most important, you'll be helping others feel
better. Blue Cliff College, with campuses in Louisiana and Mississippi,
has a faculty made up of highly respected practicing professionals. As a graduate,
you will receive extensive career placement guidance.
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Strayer University
 At
Strayer University, we fit your life. Established in 1892 and accredited by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education, Strayer University is dedicated to providing
quality higher education programs for working adults like you. Classes are designed
to fit your busy schedule, meeting on evenings, weekends, and asynchronously on the
web. Undergraduate and graduate programs are available in accounting, business and
internet technology.
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University of Phoenix
 Enroll
today. Start classes next week.
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.
In fact, University of Phoenix has helped thousands of students achieve the higher
education they need to achieve higher success. We can help you too. Find out more.
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Mississippi Colleges, Universities,
and Schools
Mississippi is an interesting
place to go to school. Colleges and universities in Mississippi have often been in
the spotlight of world news. Higher education in Mississippi is often in the news
for innovative programs such as the recent BA acceleration project. That program
lowers the number of credits required for earning a degree in order to streamline
the process. The university campuses in Mississippi are also often the stages on
which great intellectual debates over topics such as evolution versus creationism
are being acted out. Every four years international eyes focus on Mississippi as
the UNESCO sponsored International Ballet Competition brings young dancers from around
the world to the state's capital, Jackson. What they find there is a blending of
old and new as gold medals are given to the emerging stars of ballet. Out on the
streets they can enjoy the tranquility of Jackson, a city in which architecture and
attitudes can go unchanged for decades at a time. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy boating
on the Mississippi River, hiking and camping. History buffs can visit the many monuments
such as the Vicksburg National Military Park commemorating the battles fought by
Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War.
A good high school education, followed by a college degree, is essential for career
advancement these days. Competition for jobs is fierce and even most manual jobs
now require a certification providing skill and experience.
Jobs requiring an associate degree are projected to grow 32 percent over the 2000-10
period; jobs requiring a post-secondary vocational award should grow 24.1 percent
(U.S. Department of Labor). Today, college graduates earn an average of 98% more
income than non-college-graduates. And the gap is widening. (Source: U.S. Department
of Commerce). Bachelor's and master's degrees, combined with experience, provide
the best route to success.
Mississippi's Department of Education has a motto: "Quality education for every
child...every child a reader." The State Board of Education has identified several
key priorities for advancing student achievement in Mississippi. These priorities
are: reading, early literacy, student achievement, teachers/teaching, leadership/principals,
safe and orderly schools, parent relations/community involvement, and technology.
Building on the good work of the secondary schools, Mississippi has sixteen community
colleges, nine private colleges and eleven public universities, all offering a wealth
of educational and social opportunities for the student. The huge range of museums,
theaters, festivals and art galleries in its counties reflects Mississippi's rich
cultural and musical heritage. Hunting, fishing and golf are popular leisure activities
in this fascinating state.
Agriculture is Mississippi's number one industry, employing approximately 30% of
the state's work force either directly or indirectly. There are approximately 43,000
farms in the state covering 11 million acres. Technology plays an increasing role
in this area, and the need for skilled technology professionals is increasing.
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