Briarcliffe College

Briarcliffe College

Overview of Briarcliffe College

Briarcliffe College is a career-focused school with two campuses, one located on Long Island and one in Queens, NY. The college was founded over 35 years ago and is owned by Career Education Corporation that also owns numerous other career schools across the country and overseas. The company is publicly traded (NASDAQ:CECO).

Points of Distinction

• Education with in-demand career orientation
• Online class options
• Dedicated career services department

Areas of Study

Students can choose among a range of programs that prepare them for the rigors of careers in areas including business, information technology, criminal justice and computers. Depending on the particular program in question, the school offers bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees, certificates and diplomas. Some programs may not be pursued at both locations.

Briarcliffe College Admissions and Financial Aid

Getting into Briarcliffe College requires the applicant to be a high school graduate or possess a GED. SAT and/or ACT scores are not required but they are encouraged. Other requirements for admission may apply.

There are several financial assistance options for qualified Briarcliffe College students to pursue.

Briarcliffe College Faculty Quality

The instructors at the Briarcliffe College are people who have direct knowledge and experience working in the areas in which they teach. Their skills are consistent with the college’s focus of career-based higher education.

Briarcliffe College Student Body

Students are drawn primarily from the neighboring communities on Long Island and from Queens. The student body is comprised of adults working in the areas surrounding the schools and high school graduates looking for an education to get their careers started.

Briarcliffe College Student Life

All students live off-campus as the school does not offer dormitories. The college offers varsity athletic programs in tennis, basketball, men’s baseball, women’s softball and several other sports.

Programs of Study

(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Administration: Management
• Business Administration: Marketing
• Professional Accounting

Computer Science And Engineering

• Computer Programming
• Computer Service Technician
• Information Technology: Computer Networking and Telecommunications
• Networking and Computer Technology

Design

• Graphic Design

Media

• Digital Photography

Medical Administration

• Office Technology - Medical

Office And Administration

• Office Technologies - Computer Tech
• Office Technology - Legal Assistant
• Office Technology - Medical
• Word Processing Secretarial

Photography And Commercial Art

• Digital Photography

Security And Law Enforcement

• Criminal Justice

Briarcliffe College Degrees or Coursework

(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Certificate
• Diploma

Briarcliffe College Campus Locations

New York

• Bethpage
• Patchogue

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