Hayward

Hayward, the city at the “Heart of the Bay”, is located just 25 miles southeast of San Francisco and sits among the hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay. As of 2009 it had a population of over 150,000 and was the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay area. Colleges in Hayward include the main campus of California State University, East Bay as well as the community college Chabot College. The California State University campus in Hayward is part of the 23-campus network which comprises the vast public university and offers more than 100 areas of study. Hayward colleges in the California State system operate on the quarter system which runs classes for 10 weeks and differs from the typical semester system or trimmest schedule. California State University, East Bay was named a “top-tier” institution in the West by U.S. News and World Report as well as ranking second in the most diverse student bodies in the western region. In 2009, the Princeton Review ranked the Hayward campus as “Best in the West” for the sixth consecutive year due to its strong business, nursing and education programs. The Princeton Review also names it a best business school in 2008. Hayward colleges also include Chabot College, an affordable and versatile alternative to California State. The approximate annual tuition for Chabot is $700. Chabot offers over 100 associate and certificate programs including auto mechanics, nursing, medical and dental assistance, accounting and public service. Chabot College offers a variety of flexible class schedules including evenings and weekends as well as online curriculum. This flexibility is convenient for those looking to advance within their current job or looking for a new career. Colleges in Hayward California offer a scenic and diverse spot for those starting an advanced and elite degree in business or education or for those searching to simply advance within their current career.