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.)

Accounting

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Communication

• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

Communications

• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

Computer Networking

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications General

Criminal Justice

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

Information Technology

• Computer Programming/Programmer General
• Computer and Information Sciences General
• Information Technology

Management and Administration

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science General
• Business Administration and Management General
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

Marketing

• Marketing/Marketing Management General

Medical and Dental Administration

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Photography and photo journalism

• Photography

Visual Arts

• Graphic Design
• Photography

Coursework or Degrees

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

Degrees or Coursework

• Associate
• Bachelor
• Certificate
• Diploma

Campus Locations

New York

• Bethpage
• Patchogue

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