Workforce
The growth of the Austin metropolitan area, along with its close proximity to nearly 30 universities and colleges creates an educated, innovative local workforce. Nearly 40% of Pflugerville's residents hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, and the city impressively produces over 33 patents per 10,000 of population each year.
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| Educational Attainment 2012 5-Mile Radius | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or Higher | 41.9% |
| Associate's | 5.8% |
| Some College | 20.8% |
| High School Diploma | 18.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 13.4% |
Source: Research 360
| Labor Statistics 5-Mile Radius | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Labor Force in Pflugerville (5 Mile Radius) | 43,389 |
| Labor Force Growth, 2010-2012 | 37.9% |
| Employment | 40,661 |
| Employment Growth, 2010-2012 | 34.8% |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| Number of Establishments | 3,254 |
Source: Research 360
| Community College | Location | Enrollment Total | Distance from Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College (8 Austin area campuses) | Austin | 60,100 | 17 miles / 20 min |
| Williamson County Higher Education Center (Temple College) | Hutto | 5,288 | 10 miles / 15 min |
| Central Texas College | Killeen | 67,080 | 58 miles / 1 hour |
| Vocational/Technical College | City | Enrollment Total | Distance from Pflugerville |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Austin | Austin | 1,300 | 5 miles / 10 min |
| Texas Covenant Education | Austin | N/A | 9 miles / 15 min |
| Le Cordon Blue - Culinary Arts | Austin | N/A | 9 miles / 17 min |
| ITT Technical Institute | Austin | 630 | 12 miles / 15 min |
| Austin Graduate School of Theology | Austin | 60 | 12 miles / 17 min |
| Everest Institute | Austin | 970 | 12 miles / 17 min |
| The College of Health Care Professionals | Austin | 304 | 13 miles / 19 min |
| Seminary of the Southwest | Austin | 125 | 15 miles / 20 min |
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Austin | 127 | 16 miles / 22 min |
| Acton School of Business | Austin | N/A | 18 miles / 20 min |
| Southern Career Institute | Austin | N/A | 20 miles / 25 min |
| Southwest Institute of Technology | Austin | N/A | 23 miles / 27 min |
| Texas Health & Science University | Austin | N/A | 23 miles / 27 min |
| Aoma Graduate School - Integrative | Austin | 201 | 24 miles / 28 min |
| Williamson County Higher Education Center (Temple College) | Austin | 6,000 | 10 miles / 15 min |
