Top Cities for Adobe Classes & Training

Students interested in learning Adobe at a dedicated training facility will find that almost all of their options are located in major metropolitan areas. Since this is also where many of the highest-paying jobs are located, it makes sense that students looking for a career change may want to consider looking at the kinds of cities that offer the most robust training options for aspiring Graphic Designers, Web Developers, and Video Editors.

What is Adobe?

Adobe Creative Cloud is a computer software application that allows users access to all the different Adobe programs. Creative design and marketing professionals typically use it to create content for print, video, or online distribution. You can find professionals in nearly every industry that uses Adobe Creative Cloud, including advertising, website design, and video editing.

At the center of the creative community, Adobe Creative Cloud connects creativity with collaboration, as the cloud-based systems allow you to share work with fellow creatives and work from anywhere. Adobe’s spectrum of programs allows you to edit photos, create stunning digital designs, build websites, and edit videos. Adobe Creative Cloud stores all your programs under the same roof, allowing you to switch easily between programs as needed. Using Creative Cloud can also introduce you to new programs you have not used before to help upgrade your career. 

Read more about what Adobe is and why you should learn it.

What Can You Do with Adobe Skills?

Adobe Creative Cloud is a one-stop shop for all creative projects, and several applications are industry leaders for creative software. Adobe has over 20 applications, though typically when referring to Adobe Creative Cloud, people think of the top five most popular; After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro. However, Adobe Creative Cloud has much more to explore. 

Adobe offers applications to fit every project, from allowing users to view and edit PDF files to designing and publishing web pages. The top five applications allow users to edit photos and videos, create visual effects and motion graphics, and create page layouts, typography, and illustrations. With other programs like Adobe Spark, users can create social media or web content directly from their computer or phone. Dreamweaver allows users to publish web pages with a simplified code engine. Adobe Aero focuses on the world of augmented reality. There are endless possibilities for creating with Adobe Creative Cloud.

New York City, NY

Over 1 million businesses in New York City offer job seekers the choice of several different industries to work in. The top industries of New York City include finance, trade, healthcare, real estate, media, publishing, manufacturing, and information technology. Many of these industries need the skills of Adobe professionals for marketing and advertising, web development, and UI design. The city also features an Adobe corporate office.

Working in NYC has many perks and drawbacks. While job growth in NYC remains steady with the national average, job competition in the city is high. While the city boasts high salaries, it’s also important to weigh them with the city’s high cost of living. Prospective job seekers will find the city hosts robust cultural diversity, exciting nightlife, and a strong food and entertainment scene. It’s also home to a number of design and creativity communities. This is excellent for networking, both professionally and personally. However, the non-stop atmosphere of the city may be too much for some people. 

New York City is home to over 200 colleges, including the top-ranked New York Institute of Technology. Students wishing to learn and work within the city can find comprehensive Adobe courses in NYC through these schools and other local training institutions. Noble Desktop’s training facility that hosts Adobe courses is also headquartered in the city.

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles’ job growth and unemployment rates are very similar to NYC. While you will find that Los Angeles salaries are lower than in NYC, so is the cost of living. The main differences between the two cities are that Los Angeles boasts more enjoyable year-round weather, and New York City has far more robust public transportation. In LA, any commuter should expect lots of traffic.

The top industries of Los Angeles include entertainment, aerospace, bioscience, transportation, and fashion. The city is also becoming a thriving tech and startup hub. Like NYC, Los Angeles is home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. As with NYC, job competition in Los Angeles is high, but the big city offers various networking opportunities. The city hosts a number of Adobe groups and events, including LAdobe, LAIDUG, and Adobe MAX.

There are over 60 colleges within the city limits of Los Angeles, providing ample opportunity for anyone wanting to study Adobe and work within the city. The city hosts top-ranked schools such as UCLA and many others. Prospective students can find Adobe courses in Los Angeles through these schools and other local training institutions.

Chicago, IL

Chicago is the third most populated city in the world. It should be no surprise that job opportunities within Chicago are competitive yet abundant. The city’s top five industries are manufacturing, finance, technology, healthcare, and retail. The cost of living in Chicago is lower than in other major cities and is specifically cheaper than in Los Angeles. 

Chicago can be one of the most pleasing cities to live, work, or learn in. The city consists of over 8% of green space, with most Chicagoans living or working within a 10-minute walk to a park or trail. Like most major cities, Chicago is culturally diverse and hosts a popular food scene. It is home to more than 100 colleges offering where students can find Adobe courses in Chicago and a number of Adobe meetups and events.

Dallas, TX

The population of the city, as well as Dallas’ job growth, has increased faster than the national average over the past year, making it one of the top cities for job seekers and recent college graduates. The city’s top industries include information technology, financial services, healthcare, and defense. Dallas’ cost of living is lower than most other major cities and is specifically cheaper than in Chicago. 

The city is home to around 40 colleges, most notably the University of Texas and Southern Methodist University. Prospective students can find Adobe courses in Dallas through these schools and other local training institutions. Dallas also hosts a few Adobe meetups and events and ranks third in the US by the number of Fortune 500 companies. Other major draws to the city include robust public transportation options, exciting nightlife, and diverse culture, as well as large food, arts, and sports scenes. 

Houston, TX

Houston’s job growth sits slightly above the national average. The cost of living in Houston is lower than in Dallas and slightly below the national average. Conversely, summers are hotter in Houston, and traffic is a headache for commuters. Houston’s top industries include energy (particularly oil), healthcare, biomedical research, and aerospace. The Port of Houston is a major career hub for the state of Texas and the city. 

The city has over 40 colleges and universities – most notably, Rice University, the University of Houston, and the University of St. Thomas. These schools and other training facilities offer various Adobe courses in Houston. Students who study in Houston are more likely to build a network and start a career in the city. They’ll also find Adobe meetups and events. Like Dallas, Houston boasts large food, arts, and sports scenes. It’s also second in the US for the number of Fortune 500 companies. 

Philadelphia, PA

Though the city’s economy fell hard during the pandemic, Philadelphia's job market has come back in recent years and sits just above the national average. Though Philadelphia’s cost of living sits above the national average, it is still far more affordable than other major cities and boasts affordable housing. Philadelphia’s top industries include education, manufacturing, oil refining, food processing, health care and biotechnology, telecommunications, tourism, and financial services.

Philadelphia is considered one of the best cities for the arts, which can work in tandem with Adobe careers. Over 50 colleges and universities call the city home, most notably The University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University. Prospective students can find Adobe courses in Philadelphia through these schools and other local training facilities. The city also provides rich national history, green spaces, and public transportation.

Atlanta, GA 

Like most metropolitan areas, Atlanta possesses strong job growth along with a competitive market. The top industries of Atlanta include finance, healthcare, biomedical, manufacturing, and media and communications. Like Philadelphia, Atlanta is one of the most affordable cities of its size, with its cost of living sitting just above the national average.

Atlanta hosts over 50 colleges and universities – not notably Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology. Students can find Adobe courses in Atlanta as well as Adobe meetups and events. The city is also home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country and ranks fourth in the US for the number of Fortune 500 companies.

Boston, MA

Job growth in Boston sits higher than the national average and is projected to increase. Top industries include higher education, health care, and financial services. Boston has recently become the second most expensive city in the US, behind only New York City. Boston salaries are high to match, but prospective movers to the city should take the time to calculate their budget. 

There are ample Adobe courses in Boston for prospective students. Boston hosts over 40 colleges and universities, most notably the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and Harvard University. The city is home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. The city hosts a number of Adobe events, meetups, and other networking events for tech and nonprofit industries. 

San Francisco, CA 

Job growth in San Francisco is higher than in other similarly sized metropolitan areas. The city’s unemployment is below the national average. The Bay Area, in particular, is a major career tech and startup hub. The city’s top industries include technical services, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. San Francisco and Boston historically compete for second place as the most expensive city in the US. While salaries in the area are high to match, choosing to work within city limits may require careful budgeting.

San Francisco is home to more than 20 colleges – most notably the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford. Students can find Adobe courses in San Francisco through these schools and other local training institutions. The city hosts Adobe meetups and events and is home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. Should you choose to work or study in San Francisco, the city is consistently named year after year as one of the happiest cities to live in. The city boasts excellent nightlife, food, and culture, as well as readily accessible public transportation.

Seattle, WA

Job growth in Seattle is higher than in other similarly sized metropolitan areas, and the city’s unemployment is below the national average. The cost of living in the city is high, and salaries are high to match. Seattle’s top industries include technology, aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and maritime. Like San Francisco, Seattle is a major tech hub. The top industries available for careers have named the city one of the most desired cities by college graduates to move to. 

There are nearly 30 colleges and universities in the Seattle area – most notably the University of Washington and Seattle University. Prospective students can find abundant Adobe courses in Seattle as well as Adobe meetups and events. The city is home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. The city boasts mild summers, a low crime rate, and a fantastic food scene.

Denver, CO

Job growth in Denver is steady, and opportunities are abundant, though competitive like most major cities. Denver's cost of living is higher than the state and national average. However, it’s still lower than many of the other cities on this list. Top industries in Denver include aerospace, telecommunications, healthcare, financial services, bioscience, energy, and information technology. The city has been ranked one of the best places to start a business with its strong startup scene and new business incentives.

Denver is home to nearly 30 higher learning institutions, most notably the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Denver, and Colorado State University. Prospective students can find abundant Adobe courses in Denver and Adobe meetups and events. The city is also home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. Denver can be a great city to learn in due to its cultural diversity and entrepreneurial support. 

Austin, TX

The economy of Austin is growing more rapidly than the national average. Job growth is also above the national average. Job opportunities are abundant but competitive, as if found in most major cities. The cost of living, while higher than the national average, is one of the cheaper cities on this list. Austin has high wages to help offset the cost of living. Austin’s top industries include manufacturing, technology, financial services, life sciences, and aerospace. 

Austin is home to around 15 colleges and universities, most notably the University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University, and St. Edward's University. Prospective students can find abundant Adobe courses in Austin as well as Adobe meetups and events. The city is also home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. The city is a great choice to start a career due to its diverse job opportunities, including a rising tech scene and growing hub for startups and entrepreneurship.

San Jose, CA

The economy of San Jose is above the national average, with unemployment resting significantly lower. If you crave the California scene but cringe at the San Francisco cost of living, San Jose is a more affordable option (on par with Los Angeles). The city’s top industries include manufacturing, professional, scientific, technical services, and healthcare. The city features a thriving tech scene.

There are nearly 20 colleges and universities within city limits, most notably San Jose State University and Evergreen Valley College. Prospective students can find abundant Adobe courses in San Jose as well as Adobe meetups and events. The city is also home to one of several Adobe corporate offices across the country. San Jose has been consistently named year after year as one of the happiest cities to live in, with unemployment and income growth rates being key considerations. 

Learn Adobe Skills Online

If you don’t live in one of these major metropolitan areas and aren’t looking to move to one of them to start a career, there are ample online Adobe learning opportunities. Noble Desktop’s live online learning courses replicate the interactivity of in-person classrooms. Instructors are live and answer your questions in real time. They can also, with your permission, view or take control of your screen to assist with complex tasks. Courses can be taken online from anywhere.

To learn more about live online Adobe courses, consider exploring your options with Noble’s Classes Near Me Tool.

Learn Adobe Skills with Noble Desktop

Noble Desktop provides several Adobe Creative Cloud Classes that meet any schedule or learning style. Participants can attend in-person courses at Noble's campus in Manhattan, or they can take courses virtually from anywhere in the world. Each option has students working closely with expert instructors in small groups. Noble also provides a free retake option within one year, allowing students additional time and opportunities to hone their skills without paying for another course. 

Learning Adobe Creative Cloud can be daunting; however, the Intro to Adobe CC Bootcamp is available for students who want to learn only a few applications quickly. This course covers several Adobe applications, introducing students to Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Students use each application to work through real-world exercises and projects. For those with a little more time on their hands who want in-depth training on more programs, the longer Adobe Creative Cloud Bootcamp devotes more time to work with each application. 

Additional options are available for those looking for more career-oriented learning. The Graphic Design Certificate dives into Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign while covering concepts surrounding the graphic design career. For more training on using Adobe programs to design web or mobile interfaces, there is the UI Design Certificate. As part of this course, you will work closely with Photoshop and Illustrator. In addition to learning the programs for your field of interest, you will develop a portfolio to send to potential employers.