Long Island Business Institute is in Commack, New York. Commack 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.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include law, business and management, and office and administration.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,104 students study at the school (in 2005). Long Island Business Institute is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of LIBI is to: Provide college-level occupational studies to prepare students at the Commack campus for entry-level employment in court reporting, transcription, and secretarial fields, and at the Flushing Branch campus for entry-level employment in accounting, business, and office technology. Help each student achieve his or her highest potential. Provide the educational and cultural foundation for lifelong learning and career advancement in a constantly changing economy. The administration and faculty of LIBI are committed to facilitating the mission by: Meeting standards of academic excellence as determined by its accrediting agencies. Delivering programs that meet the needs of the community. Establishing academic standards for admission and educational progress that match academic and employment expectations. Providing the support services needed to allow all students to achieve their goals. Ensuring that the college has resources needed to realize its educational objectives."
More complete details are provided below.
Long Island Business Institute
6500 Jericho Tpk
Commack, NY 11725
General Phone: (631) 499-7100
Admissions Phone: (631) 499-7100
Financial Aid Phone: (631) 499-7100
http://www.libi.edu
Long Island Business Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 72 | accounting, business management |
| Office And Administration | 59 | general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Law | 31 | court reporting, legal secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical transcription, medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer programming, data processing tech |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | ESL instruction |
Number of programs and degrees for Long Island Business Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 149 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 39 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 2 |
In 2005, Long Island Business Institute had a total enrollment of 1,104 students (971 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 25% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| Asian | 50% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 38 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Commack, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (631) 499-7100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 650 |
Financial Aid:
Long Island Business Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2093700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (631) 499-7100
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $39,047 | 19 | $40,431 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $39,047 | 19 | $40,431 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LAW
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Long Island Business Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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