Brighton

As a suburb of Boston, Brighton shares that city's unique mix of historical importance and big-city bustle. With a population of over 40,000, Brighton is widely considered one of Boston's most spirited neighborhoods. College students and young professionals make up a significant portion of the population, and help support a vibrant selection of restaurants, nightclubs, shops and music venues. At less than ten miles from downtown Boston, and with an efficient mass transit system running between them, Brighton offers visitors and residents great access to the city, where they can enjoy museums, historical sites, and nightlife.

Education in Brighton

Brighton colleges include Saint John's Seminary and the Everest Institute, a technical-professional college offering degrees in the criminal justice, business and medical fields. Other colleges in Brighton and the surrounding area include Boston College and Harvard University, both of which offer bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs in a large variety of subjects. Boston is home to over 100 colleges, meaning that, near Brighton, colleges of all types are within easy traveling distance. Other notables include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Newbury College and Cambridge College.

Career Opportunities in Brighton

Because of its close proximity to Boston, many Brighton residents work there, and find career opportunities abundant, especially in the high-technology, computer science, healthcare and financial industries. Within Brighton itself, New Balance, a footwear and athletics manufacturer, and WGBH, a television broadcaster, are major employers. These two businesses and others like them help keep up a steady demand for graphic designers, broadcasters and journalists. The colleges in Brighton and other nearby neighborhoods are another major source of employment.