Massachusetts Career Colleges and Trade Schools

Career Colleges and Technical Schools in Massachusetts

Discover your career college and future in Massachusetts

Massachusetts was once the center of the American Revolution and an integral part of the birth of our nation. Today, it continues to lead the way into the future through technological innovation and as a leader in higher education. From Ivy League schools, to small private colleges and trade schools, Massachusetts is home to a world of educational possibilities.

Massachusetts colleges and universities

The state boasts the claim of being home to the country's first university, Harvard, which was established in 1636. Today, there are almost 300 higher education facilities in the state including career colleges, technical colleges and trade schools. From large, exciting cities such as Boston and Worcester, to quaint, charming towns like New Bedford and Northampton, "The Old Colony State" can offer an array of opportunities and lifestyles.

Several of the colleges you might choose from include the following:

Lincoln Technical Institute: This vocational school specializes in criminal justice.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts: This public school was picked a Top 10 school by U.S. News & World Reports.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is known world-wide for technology excellence.
Dartmouth University, like Harvard, is considered an Ivy League School. It has undergraduate and graduate programs, including schools of business, engineering and medicine.
Bunker Hill Community College is one of more than a dozen state community colleges that offer two-year associate degrees.

Careers after college

The state is has a healthy, robust future for its residents. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports unemployment was at 7.6 percent in July 2011, lower than the national average. The mean annual wage of Massachusetts in May 2010 was $51,552 the Bureau of Economic Analysis notes. The Massachusetts Board of Realtors reports the housing market is recovering well, with housing prices up in July 2011.

Choosing Massachusetts to begin your career education can offer a rich experience. From top-notch universities to specialized trade schools, community and career colleges, you can find the experience you're looking for while living in one of our country's most eclectic and exciting states. If you look closely, you should find an historical environment and exciting experience to match your goals.

Colonial charm meets modern fun

The state enjoys a special place in our country's history, and as such the possibilities for cultural exploration are almost endless. From the Pilgrim's landing at Plymouth Rock to the first shots of the Revolutionary War at Lexington Green, if you're a history buff you'll have plenty to do and see when taking a break from your studies in the Bay State.

If you love the ocean, explore Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod for delicious seafood, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches. Walden Pond north of Boston is perfect for quiet reflection, and picturesque Cambridge has been an inspiration to Yo-Yo Mama, Julia Child and John Kennedy.

Sports enthusiasts might enjoy rooting for the NHL's Boston Bruins, baseball's Boston Red Sox, the NFL's New England Patriots or those hoopsters known as the Boston Celtics. Whatever your game, whatever your goals: Go for them!

Author: Megg Mueller is a journalist with almost two decades of experience. She has worked as a reporter and editor for the Reno Gazette-Journal and as an editor of health care and education manuals for Aspen Publishers, a subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer. She wrote a weekly column on the hotel industry during her tenure as assistant travel editor for USA TODAY.com. Mueller is the editor of a tourism-based website and also serves as a reporter for a weekly business newspaper.

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History & heritage • http://www.massvacation.com/history-and-heritage/

http://www.mcla.mass.edu/

http://www.massvacation.com/outdoor/

Massachusetts Facts and Trivia • Oct 11, 2011 • http://www.50states.com/facts/mass.htm

Economy at a Glance Massachusetts • Sep 07, 2011 • http://www.bls.gov/eag/eag.ma.htm

STATE PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME 2010 • Mar 23, 2011 • http://www.bea.gov/newsreleases/glance.htm

July Massachusetts Home Sales Up for First Time in Six Months • Aug 23, 2011 • http://marealtor.com/content/NewsTicker.htm?view=38&news_id=1648&news=31

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