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Long Island Business Institute

Long Island Business Institute

The Long Island Business Institute, LIBI, was established in 1968 in Commack, New York. Another campus called Queens Campus in New York began in 2001 at Flushing and became the main campus of LIBI in 2008.

Long Island Business Institute is known for its college-level occupational programs. It offers degree programs in accounting and business management along with diploma and certificate courses. The Long Island campus is specially known for its court reporting program which focuses on terminology and speed building. Both campuses of Long Island Business Institute house student organizations like the small business club, web design club and the court reporting alumni association.

Overview of Long Island Business Institute

Long Island Business Institute is in Flushing, NY. Flushing is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Long Island Business Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include law, business and management, and office and administration.

Long Island Business Institute Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.

Student Body

Approximately 610 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Long Island Business Institute is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of LIBI is to: òProvide college-level occupational studies to prepare students for entry-level employment in the court reporting field, and additionally, at the Flushing Campus for entry-level employment in accounting, business, office technology, and medical office. òHelp each student achieve his or her highest potential. òProvide the educational and cultural foundation for lifelong learning and career advancement in a constantly changing economy."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Long Island Business Institute

Long Island Business Institute
136-18 39th Avenue, Fifth Floor
Flushing, NY 11354
General Phone: (718) 939-5100
http://www.libi.edu

Long Island Business Institute Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management105business management, accounting
Office and Administration73general office occupations
Law47court reporting
Medical Support and Technology19medical coding

Number of programs and degrees for Long Island Business Institute in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2074
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years242
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years131

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Long Island Business Institute had a total enrollment of 610 students (1,251 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White17%
Black9%
Hispanic26%
Asian42%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-195%
20-2111%
22-2414%
25-2915%
30-3411%
35-3912%
40-4924%
50-646%
65+0%

Long Island Business Institute Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time33 %
Part-Time80 %

Long Island Business Institute Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Long Island Business Institute Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,400
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,400
Books and supplies$ 700

Financial Aid:
Long Island Business Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2093700)

Long Island Business Institute Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year10$40,68713$40,585
All faculty totalcalendar year10$40,68713$40,585

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Long Island Business Institute Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General

LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

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Long Island Business Institute Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Long Island Business Institute Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Long Island Business Institute % of degrees in office and administration
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Long Island Business Institute % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Long Island Business Institute % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Long Island Business Institute % of degrees in law
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Long Island Business Institute Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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