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Erie, PA is home to Erie Business Center. Erie is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Erie Business Center 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. Students commonly pursue studies in law, business and management, office and administration, computer science and engineering, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical administration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Erie Business Center maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
The school has 287 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Erie Business Center are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Erie Business Center
246 W Ninth St
Erie, PA 16501
General Phone: (814) 456-7504
http://www.ErieBC.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 35 | nursing assistant |
| Business and Management | 32 | marketing, accounting |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical records tech, medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | information science, computer and info science |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | medical assistant |
| Hospitality | 10 | hotel management, tourism and travel |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant |
| Law | 7 | legal assistant |
| Office and Administration | 6 | executive secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Erie Business Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 80 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 35 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 29 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Erie Business Center had a total enrollment of 287 students (311 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 74% |
| Part-Time | 26% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Erie, 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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 262 | 258 | 98% | 190 | 74% |
| Men | 81 | 78 | 96% | 53 | 68% |
| Women | 181 | 180 | 99% | 137 | 76% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,052 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
Financial Aid:
Erie Business Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489400)
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 | 4 | $28,728 | 9 | $21,880 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $28,728 | 9 | $21,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Erie Business Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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