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== Education ==

=== Higher education ===

[[File:Shalala_Student_Center.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The University of Santiago student center.]]

Santiago is home to a robust higher education system. With eight public universities serving the state's population, these universities offer a diverse range of academic programs, from liberal arts and sciences to professional degrees in engineering, law, and medicine.

Santiago Pantanal University, founded in 1706, is the oldest public university in the state and is known for its programs in the humanities and social sciences. Santiago Polytechnic University, established in 1857, offers programs in engineering, architecture, and other technical fields. Santiago Ridgeland University, founded in 1863, has a strong focus on business and management education. Santiago State University, established in 1935, is one of the largest public universities in the state, with over 70,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The University of Central Santiago, founded in 1944, offers programs in education, health sciences, and social work. The University of North Santiago, established in 1950, is known for its programs in agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.

The University of Santiago, founded in 1883, is the state's flagship institution and the largest public university in the state. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including programs in law, medicine, and engineering. The university is located on a sprawling campus just outside of Newport and enrolls over 83,000 students as of the most recent school year. Finally, the University of South Santiago, established in 1976, offers programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.

The universities in Santiago are known for their high academic standards and research output, and they attract students from all over the country and the world. Many of these universities have well-equipped libraries, research facilities, and cultural centers that serve not only their own students but also the larger community. Additionally, these universities are often major employers in their respective regions, providing job opportunities for faculty, staff, and support personnel.

[[File:Scottsdale Community College Business School.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Priscilian College Suriana campus' Business School.]]

The Santiago State College System plays a critical role in the state's higher education landscape, offering accessible and affordable education to a diverse population of students. The system includes 32 public community and state colleges, each with multiple campuses located throughout the state. This provides students with a range of options for where they can pursue their studies, whether they prefer to stay close to home or explore a different part of the state.

The system's colleges offer a wide range of degree and certificate programs, from associate degrees in technical fields to certificates for training and CEUs. They also provide vocational and workforce training programs that prepare students for jobs in high-demand industries such as healthcare, information technology, and advanced manufacturing.

With over 2.3 million students enrolled in the system as of 2029, the Santiago State College System is one of the largest and most diverse higher education systems in the country. It is committed to providing quality education and support services to all students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, such as low-income, first-generation, and minority students. The system also offers extensive resources for students, such as tutoring services, career counseling, and financial aid, to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed in college and beyond.

== Transportation ==

=== Highways and roads ===

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 == Education ==
 === Higher education ===
+[[File:Shalala_Student_Center.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The University of Santiago student center.]]
+Santiago is home to a robust higher education system. With eight public universities serving the state's population, these universities offer a diverse range of academic programs, from liberal arts and sciences to professional degrees in engineering, law, and medicine.
+Santiago Pantanal University, founded in 1706, is the oldest public university in the state and is known for its programs in the humanities and social sciences. Santiago Polytechnic University, established in 1857, offers programs in engineering, architecture, and other technical fields. Santiago Ridgeland University, founded in 1863, has a strong focus on business and management education. Santiago State University, established in 1935, is one of the largest public universities in the state, with over 70,000 students enrolled in its undergraduate and graduate programs. The University of Central Santiago, founded in 1944, offers programs in education, health sciences, and social work. The University of North Santiago, established in 1950, is known for its programs in agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.
+The University of Santiago, founded in 1883, is the state's flagship institution and the largest public university in the state. It offers a wide range of academic programs, including programs in law, medicine, and engineering. The university is located on a sprawling campus just outside of Newport and enrolls over 83,000 students as of the most recent school year. Finally, the University of South Santiago, established in 1976, offers programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
+The universities in Santiago are known for their high academic standards and research output, and they attract students from all over the country and the world. Many of these universities have well-equipped libraries, research facilities, and cultural centers that serve not only their own students but also the larger community. Additionally, these universities are often major employers in their respective regions, providing job opportunities for faculty, staff, and support personnel.
+[[File:Scottsdale Community College Business School.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Priscilian College Suriana campus' Business School.]]
+The Santiago State College System plays a critical role in the state's higher education landscape, offering accessible and affordable education to a diverse population of students. The system includes 32 public community and state colleges, each with multiple campuses located throughout the state. This provides students with a range of options for where they can pursue their studies, whether they prefer to stay close to home or explore a different part of the state.
+The system's colleges offer a wide range of degree and certificate programs, from associate degrees in technical fields to certificates for training and CEUs. They also provide vocational and workforce training programs that prepare students for jobs in high-demand industries such as healthcare, information technology, and advanced manufacturing.
+With over 2.3 million students enrolled in the system as of 2029, the Santiago State College System is one of the largest and most diverse higher education systems in the country. It is committed to providing quality education and support services to all students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, such as low-income, first-generation, and minority students. The system also offers extensive resources for students, such as tutoring services, career counseling, and financial aid, to ensure that they have the tools they need to succeed in college and beyond.
 == Transportation ==
 === Highways and roads ===

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