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Career Education Corp.

Operates campus and online education programs.

Headquarters:
2895 Greenspoint Parkway
Suite 600
Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
Employees: 7,289
CEO: Gary McCullough
Stock Symbol: CECO

Website: http://www.careered.com

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Since it was founded in 1994, Career Education Corporation (CEC) has become one of the world's leading providers of quality post-secondary educational services. The colleges, schools and universities that are part of the CEC family offer high quality education to almost 100,000 students across the world in a variety of career-oriented disciplines.

The more than 75 campuses that serve these students are located throughout the U. S., France, Italy and the United Kingdom and offer doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and associate degrees and diploma and certificate programs. Approximately one third of students attend the web-based virtual campuses of American InterContinental University Online and Colorado Technical University Online.

CEC is an industry leader whose brands are recognized globally. Those brands include Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America; Harrington College of Design; Brooks Institute; International Academy of Design & Technology; American InterContinental University; Colorado Technical University and Sanford-Brown Institutes and Colleges. CEC is committed to providing quality education, enabling students to graduate and pursue rewarding careers.

In 2008, the company ceased operations for Brooks College -- Long Beach, CA, International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) -- Pittsburgh, PA and Gibbs College -- Piscataway, NJ.

As of Jan. 31, 2009, the company reported total student population of 98,000 and 36,300 online. Growth of online students enrolled was 14% in 2008.

In 2008, CEC reported revenues of $1.705 billion and net income of $60.14 million.

Benefits

The Company offers attractive compensation and benefits including company ownership and a strong 401K plan.

Updated June 6, 2009