Livermore, CA Colleges
Livermore
Livermore (formerly Livermores, Livermore Ranch, and Nottingham) is a city in Alameda County. The population as of 2010 was 80,968. Livermore is located on the eastern edge of California's San Francisco Bay Area.
Traditionally, Livermore is considered the easternmost city in the Bay Area before entrance to the Central Valley. Livermore was founded by William Mendenhall and named after Robert Livermore, his friend and a local rancher who settled in the area in the 1830s. Livermore is the home of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Its south side, home to local vineyards, has developed several executive subdivisions near Ruby Hill. The city has also redeveloped its downtown district. The city is considered part of the Tri-Valley area, including Amador, Livermore and San Ramon Valleys.
According to the latest U.S. Census information, Livermore is the third wealthiest midsize city in the nation. In 2005, the median household income in Livermore was $96,632, which ranked it the third highest income midsize city (between 65,000 and 249,999 people) just behind number two Newport Beach, CA ($97,428) and Livermore's western neighbor, Pleasanton, CA ($101,022).
Schools in and around Livermore, CA
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Las Positas College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 9,515 students; $6,076 average out-state tuition; $728 average in-state tuition |
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Ohlone Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 12,042 students; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $624 average in-state tuition |
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Unitek College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; $21,284 average out-state tuition; $21,284 average in-state tuition |
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California State University-East Bay
Four or more years; Public; 14,787 students; $11,160 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
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Northwestern Polytechnic University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 1,003 students; $7,200 average out-state tuition; $7,200 average in-state tuition |
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Wyotech-Fremont
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 500 students; $16,011 average out-state tuition; $16,011 average in-state tuition |
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Chabot College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 14,239 students; $5,320 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
Livermore, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Livermore
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Child Care Provider
- Business Administration and Management
- Fire Science/Firefighting
- Prepress, Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Psychology
- Interior Design
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Industrial Safety Technician
- Social Science
- Drafting and Design Technician
- English Language and Literature
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technician
- Physics
- Computer Science
- Welder
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technician
