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Professional Business College, PBC, is now located in the Chinatown area of New York City, New York, but was initially located in Rockland County. It moved to its present location in the fall of 1990.
Professional Business College offers Associate of Occupational Studies degree in accounting, office technology, and business management. It also provides certificate programs in English as a second language, office specialist, general business, and accounting assistance.
PBC participates in State and Federal financial aid programs. Institutional grants and scholarships such as The Bella Nayyer Educational Grant and The Dr. Shou-Ting Lee Scholarship Fund are awarded to those who are eligible. PBC’s library has a vast collection of resources including printed materials, recorded information, audio-visual materials, sound recordings, and materials that are used with computers.
Professional Business College is located in a large city, in New York, NY. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Professional Business College top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Professional Business College often study business and management and office and administration.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Professional Business College offers classes to 673 students (1,008 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Professional Business College provides to all students an opportunity to obtain a quality career education in office and business skills as well as providing an awareness of self-worth. The faculty and staff are committed to students who are seeking an educational experience that encourages a high degree of competence and professionalism in business and office technologies. PBC's career education is designed to help various ethnic groups to enter the job market successfully within a short period of time.
The primary educational mission at PBC is to create a learning environment that encourages the individual student to achieve his/her career goals. The faculty and staff have accepted the responsibility of offering an education that will enable each student to reach his/her potential in both intellectual development and business career skills. The mission is accomplished by (1) small classes, (2) an effective classroom experience, (3) individual student advisement, (including job placement) and (4) remediation and ESL classes. In addition to teaching specific skills, the academic programs at PBC are intended to develop open-mindedness and a willingness to learn, so that our students will become effective and efficient members of their chosen professions and productive citizens of the community.
PBC faculty and staff subscribe to the following statement of the mission of the college:
-To provide educational and employment opportunities throught concentrated, highly structured programs of study that prepare students for entry-level positions.
-To provide curricula that reflect the needs of a changing job market.
-To provide an opportunity for students to acquire the skills for occupational growth, including the understanding of employer expectations.
-To provide graduates with assistance in securing employment.
-To provide students with the skills and attitudes to continue learning throughout their lifetimes."
More complete details are provided below.
Professional Business College
125 Canal Street
New York, NY 10002-5049
General Phone: (212) 226-7300
http://www.pbcny.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 91 | accounting, business management, accounting and related services, business and related services |
| Office and Administration | 63 | administrative assistant, business support services |
Number of programs and degrees for Professional Business College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 152 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Professional Business College had a total enrollment of 673 students (1,008 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| Asian | 52% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 34 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,503 | 625 | 42% | 501 | 80% |
| Men | 437 | 206 | 47% | 157 | 76% |
| Women | 1,066 | 419 | 39% | 344 | 82% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | 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 | $ 8,635 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,635 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,339 |
Financial Aid:
Professional Business College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2306500)
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 | 17 | $37,312 | 14 | $34,003 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $37,312 | 14 | $34,003 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Professional Business College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
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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