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A safe haven for new and growing businesses, Syracuse is also an education center in the northeast. The state has made it easier to attend college here, too, by keeping tuition costs below the national average. ( More )
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Students can find not only a quality education, but a tuition they can afford in and around Syracuse. In a recent report from US News & World Report, 8 colleges around Syracuse were names the best deals in college education in a piece called, "Great Schools, Great Prices." Students in the Syracuse area can earn a college degree without setting themselves up for serious debt in the future.

Other colleges in Syracuse are credited with revitalizing some downtown sections. Syracuse is a bustling city, offering both the urban and the rural experience to college students.

After college, graduates from Syracuse colleges will find the city a great place to find a job. Syracuse is rated the sixth least expensive place to do business in the US. It is a focal point for businesses look to expand or even relocate. Good career opportunities can be found in Syracuse in the automotive, medical and pharmaceutical, electronics, and communication fields.

Going to college in Syracuse makes sense for the student who wants to get educated in an affordable way and work for or start a successful business afterwards.

About Syracuse

If you choose a college or university in Syracuse, New York, you'll live on the southern shore of Lake Ontario at the metropolitan crossroads of a four-county area. The area's rolling hills are peppered with lakes, and the spectacular fall foliage draws tourists. The Syracuse metro area ranks high in national studies of commuter-friendly cities, with plentiful public transportation and quality air and rail service. Rents are affordable.

Syracuse is an educational center, whether your goal is to attend a private college, major university, trade or technical school, on campus or online. The downtown has been revitalized; its historic buildings now house shops and museums and art galleries. Armory Square and Columbus Circle provide centers for cultural life, theater, dining, and music. A creek walk running along the harbor invites strolling and jogging.

The four-season climate will keep you mentally sharp. The nearby Erie Canal, the historical link to the Underground Railroad, and the area's connection to the Shaker community offer the cultural enrichment that can make your college years unforgettable. Since it's one of Inc.com's top 25 cities for doing business, you may decide to work in Syracuse once you've got your degree.

You'll keep healthy with year-round outdoor exercise to combat the stress of school. The nearby Finger Lakes area offers camping and biking, boating and hiking. In the winter, you can ski at one of ten resorts within an hour's drive of Syracuse. Year round, you'll enjoy the water sports the Great Lakes provide.

City Website http://www.syracuse.ny.us/
Area 25.6 square miles
County Onondaga County
Population (2000) 147,306 (city proper); 735,920 (metropolitan)
Area Code 315
Events New York State Fair, Coors Light Balloon Festival, Oktoberfest, CNY JazzFest, Empire State Brewing and Music Festival
Newspapers The Syracuse Post-Standard (daily), The Syracuse New Times (free weekly)
Nickname "The Salt City"
Sports / Baseball Syracuse SkyChiefs (International League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays)
Sports / Hockey Syracuse Crunch (American Hockey League affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets)