Top Cities for Premiere Pro Classes & Training

Students interested in learning Premiere Pro 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 Video Editors or Motion Graphic Designers.

What is Premiere Pro?

Adobe Premiere Pro is a video editing software program professional and amateur video editors use to create stunning visual media. Users employ this program to modify clips, add soundtracks and sound effects, and create vibrant animations and title cards.

Over 70 thousand companies in the United States use Premiere Pro in their infrastructure. These companies cover a range of industries, including business services, education, entertainment, technology, and manufacturing. Premiere Pro is especially popular in states with large technology and film industries. Regardless of your career goals, Premiere Pro is an excellent tool to have at your disposal.

What Can You Do with Premiere Pro Skills?

Premiere Pro empowers professional and casual users by giving them the tools they need to bring their cinematic vision to life. You can use Premiere Pro to alter and accentuate colors to create visually stunning videos. You can also add background music and sound effects and create engaging animation and other forms of multimedia content. You can even learn how to cut the frame to refocus the shot. Whether you’re looking to create content for YouTube or you are an established marketing professional, Premiere Pro is the best tool for improving media production. 

New York City, NY

New York City is often called the city of opportunity. This holds true for job seekers who can choose over 1 million businesses operating in city limits. Career seekers looking to work in specific industries will find finance, trade, healthcare, real estate, media, publishing, manufacturing, and information technology are among the top in NYC. Many of these industries employ video editing professionals to create marketing and advertising content. One of many Adobe corporate offices across the country resides in the city.

Job growth in NYC is on par with the national average. However, job seekers will find competition within the city is high. Salaries within the NYC entertainment industry are higher than the national average. However, weighing these salaries against the city’s high cost of living is essential. Prospective students will enjoy the city’s cultural diversity, exciting nightlife, strong food scene, and rich entertainment. The city is home to several creative communities, including film clubs and meetups for video professionals. While the city is rife with networking opportunities, some individuals may find the non-stop energy of “the unsleeping city” to be too chaotic.

The New York Institutes of Technology is one of the top-ranked institutions in the country, though students can choose from among 200 excellent colleges and universities. Premiere Pro courses in NYC are offered through various local training institutions. Noble Desktop’s training facility that hosts Premiere Pro and related courses is also headquartered in the city.

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles’ job growth aligns with the national average. While the city’s cost of living is lower than NYC, the salaries in Los Angeles are lower to match. If you are uncertain how to choose between the two cities, Los Angeles is known for more enjoyable weather. Conversely, LA is known for its traffic, while NYC offers robust public transportation options.

Entertainment, aerospace, bioscience, transportation, and fashion are the top industries in Los Angeles. Startups and technology advancements are also thriving within the city. One of the country's many Adobe corporate offices resides in Los Angeles. Networking opportunities for Premiere Pro job seekers include groups such as the AVC (Adobe Video Community) Meetup. The city also hosts a number of Adobe and Premiere Pro groups and training events, including the LAPPG (Los Angeles Post Production Group).

Top schools within Los Angeles include UCLA and the California Institute of Technology. Prospective students can choose between these and over 60 other colleges within the city limits to find Premiere Pro courses in Los Angeles.

Chicago, IL

Job opportunities within Chicago are abundant. This should come as no surprise with the city’s ranking as the third most populated in the United States—manufacturing, finance, technology, healthcare, and retail as the city’s top industries. Chicago’s cost of living is lower than Los Angeles and most other major cities and features a robust public transportation system. 

Chicago is home to one of the largest park districts in the United States, making it a pleasant city to live and work in. Students will find over 100 colleges where they can attend Premiere Pro courses in Chicago. Top schools in Chicago include Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. The city also hosts Adobe events and is home to many film production and Video Editor meetups and groups, which include the Chicago Creative Coalition.

Dallas, TX

Job growth within Dallas and the city’s population are rising faster than the national average. The city’s cost of living is also lower than Chicago and many other major cities. These factors make Chicago a top choice for students and others seeking job opportunities. Top industries in the city include information technology, financial services, healthcare, and defense. 

Education seekers will find around 40 colleges within Dallas city limits. Most notably, the University of Texas and Southern Methodist University. Premiere Pro courses in Dallas can be found through these institutions and other colleges. Network seekers will also discover a few Premiere Pro meetups and events for videographers and filmmakers.

Houston, TX

The Houston area hosts a few important attractors to job seekers. Houston’s job growth sits higher than the national average, while the cost of living is lower than the national average. A significant portion of job growth can be attributed to the Port of Houston, which is a career hub for the state of Texas as well as the city. The downside of Houston lies in the city’s hot summers and heavy commuter traffic. Houston’s top industries include energy (oil), healthcare, biomedical research, and aerospace. The city also ranks second in the US for the number of Fortune 500 companies. 

Prospective students will find over 40 colleges and universities within the city. The most notable schools include Rice University, the University of Houston, and the University of St. Thomas. Premiere Pro courses in Houston can be found through these schools and other training facilities. Students and prospective job seekers within the city will find Video Editor and Filmmaker meetups and Adobe events. 

Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia’s economy took a hard hit during the pandemic. However, Philadelphia's job market has made a comeback and currently aligns with the national average. Prospective city residents may be dismayed to find Philadelphia’s cost of living sits above the national average. However, the city still boasts affordable housing and public transportation and is overall more affordable than many other major cities.

Those seeking to start Adobe careers within Philadelphia will find that the city is considered one of the best in the United States for the arts. Outdoor art is displayed throughout the city, along with several museums and venues hosting art from nearly every period. Premiere Pro users will find several film production and filmography meetups and an annual film festival within the city. Some of the city’s top industries are ideal for supporting Premiere Pro and other creative careers, including education, healthcare, telecommunications, tourism, and financial services.

Prospective students will find over 50 colleges and universities that offer Premiere Pro courses in Philadelphia, along with other training institutes. “University City” is a district of Philadelphia that is considered the city’s academic epicenter and where students can form close-knit communities. The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University call this district home. Along with academic facilities, students within University City will also find museums, food, and entertainment.

Atlanta, GA 

Prospective job seekers will find Atlanta’s job growth sits higher than the national average. The cost of living also resides near the national average, making Atlanta one of the more affordable major metropolitan areas. The city is also a growing tech and startup hub. Other features of the city include affordable housing and walkability, as well as a moderate climate. Top industries within Atlanta include finance, healthcare, biomedical, manufacturing, and media and communications.

Atlanta is home to over 50 colleges and universities. Emory University and the Georgia Institute of Technology are the most notable within city limits. Students can find Premiere Pro courses in Atlanta as well as Adobe meetups and events, such as those available through SMPS Atlanta (Society for Marketing Professional Services). Atlanta ranks fourth in the nation for the number of Fortune 500 companies, along with an Adobe corporate office. 

Boston, MA

Prospective students and job seekers in Boston will be excited by the city’s job growth, which sits above the national average and is projected to continue growing. Boston is a rising tech hub, and top industries within the city include higher education, health care, and financial services. Job seekers may also be drawn to the high salaries within Boston. However, a major downside to working or studying within Boston is the city’s high cost of living. Second only to New York City, Boston has become one of the most expensive cities in the US. Perspective city residents will need to take careful note of their budget. 

Prospective students will be interested in Boston’s status as a global education hub, hosting more than 250,000 students from around the globe. Boston is home to over 40 colleges and universities. The most notable include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, and Harvard University. Students can find ample Premiere Pro courses in Boston along with Adobe and film & video production meetups and events. Adobe also hosts one of its corporate offices in Boston. 

San Francisco, CA 

San Francisco’s job growth may appeal to many job seekers as it’s higher than the national average, with unemployment resting below. The Bay Area is a significant contributor to this growth as it serves as a primary career hub within the city. A major downside of living in San Francisco is the high cost of living. This city has recently fallen behind Boston as the third most expensive city in the US. While San Francisco’s high salaries may initially seem appealing, they must be carefully balanced against living expenses within city limits. However, despite the costs, San Francisco has consistently been named one of the happiest cities to live in. The city’s top technical services, healthcare, education, and manufacturing industries are known for hiring creative professionals for marketing and advertising services and content creation.

Students will find over 20 colleges and universities that reside within San Francisco. The most notable schools include the University of California, Berkeley, and Stanford. Students can attend Premiere Pro courses in San Francisco through these schools and other local training institutions. The city hosts meetups for marketers, YouTubers, and digital video creators. The city hosts many Adobe events throughout the year, which should come as no surprise with one of Adobe’s corporate offices within the city.

Seattle, WA

Seattle will draw students and job seekers to its higher-than-average job growth and below-average unemployment. The city’s reputation as a tech hub and the top industries within make Seattle one of the most desired cities for college graduates. These industries include technology, aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, and maritime. Other draws to the city include mild summers, a low crime rate, and high salaries. However, such salaries are offset by the city’s high cost of living.

Students will find over 30 colleges and universities within Seattle. The city’s most notable schools include the University of Washington and Seattle University. These and other training institutions provide Premiere Pro courses in Seattle. The city also offers video creator and After Effects meetups as well as Adobe events. These events offer excellent networking opportunities for one of Adobe’s national corporate offices within the city.

Denver, CO

Denver’s job growth has grown just under the rate of the national average. Tourism and outdoor recreation are major industries in the area as well as healthcare, aerospace, telecommunications, financial services, bioscience, energy, and information technology. Students and prospective employees are drawn to Denver's strong tech and startup scene. Entrepreneurs also value the city’s robust new business incentives. Though Denver’s cost of living is higher than both the state and national average, it is a city with one of the lowest costs of living on this list. 

Prospective students can find around 30 colleges and universities within city limits. Prominent schools include the University of Colorado, the University of Denver, and Colorado State University. Job seekers can build skills through Premiere Pro courses in Denver and network through meetups for video editors and filmmakers. Adobe events are also commonly held in the city, hosting one of Adobe’s national corporate offices.

Austin, TX

Austin’s economy is growing faster than the national average. In fact, Austin’s Chamber of Commerce names the city’s job growth as the 7th best among 50 other major cities within the United States. They also report the top industries hiring design professionals include leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, transportation, warehousing, and utilities. As with Denver, while Austin’s cost of living is higher than the national average, it’s also one of the nation’s cheaper major cities. High salaries within the city help to offset the city’s cost of living.

Students will discover around 15 higher education institutions within Austin’s city limits. These include the University of Texas at Austin, Southwestern University, and St. Edward's University. Premiere Pro courses in Austin are available, as well as filmmaker and video editor meetups. The city hosts Adobe events as well as one of Adobe’s corporate offices. Like Denver, Austin is a rising tech scene and a supportive city for startups and entrepreneurship.

San Jose, CA

Draws to San Jose include its strong economy, which sits higher than the national average, and its low unemployment rate. San Jose is far more affordable for prospective students or employees yearning to live in California but balking at San Francisco’s cost of living. The city has also been named one of the happiest in the country. The city serves as a thriving tech hub, and its top industries include manufacturing, professional, scientific, technical services, and healthcare.

Students will discover around 20 higher learning institutions within San Jose. The most prominent include San Jose State University and Evergreen Valley College. These and other training facilities offer Premiere Pro courses in San Jose. Students can build networks through video and film production meetups. The city also hosts Adobe events along with one of Adobe’s national corporate offices.

Learn Premiere Pro Skills Online

You don’t have to live in or move to one of these major cities to learn Premiere Pro, as abundant online learning opportunities exist. You can find similar experiences to in-person learning withNoble Desktop’s live online courses. These classes feature live instructions that answer student questions in real time. They can also, with permission, view or take control of student screens to assist with complex tasks. Students can take courses from anywhere so long as they have a reliable internet connection.

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

Learn Premiere Pro Skills with Noble Desktop

In Noble Desktop’s Premiere Pro Bootcamp, students learn how to develop and edit a video project from start to finish. This bootcamp serves as an introduction to the Premiere Pro Advanced class, which provides even more hands-on training in audio and video editing. 

Noble Desktop’s certificate classes provide professional training for many careers. Individuals interested in animation, special effects, and video editing may want to consider the Video Editing and Motion Graphics Certificate. Students looking for more specialized training should consider the Motion Graphics Certificate. Noble Desktop also offers comprehensive audio and video training through its Video Editing Certificate.