Students attend Du Bois Business College in Oil City, PA, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Du Bois Business College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Du Bois Business College is known for its programs in business and management, computer science and engineering, and medical administration.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
Du Bois Business College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 48 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Du Bois Business College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Du Bois Business College Oil City
Oil City Campus 701 East Third Street
Oil City, PA 16301
General Phone: (814) 371-6920
http://www.dbcollege.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 6 | business management, accounting and management, business and related services |
| Medical Administration | 6 | medical office management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer services management, webmastering, computer networking |
| Office and Administration | 3 | executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Du Bois Business College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 19 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 5 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Du Bois Business College had a total enrollment of 48 students (43 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 23% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Oil City, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,555 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,555 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Du Bois Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489301)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $26,333 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $26,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Du Bois Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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