Professional Business College
Location and Contact Information
125 Canal StreetNew York, NY 10002-5049
USA
Main Tel: (212) 226-7300
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Professional Business College, also known as PBC, is an institute of higher education located in New York City, New York. The institute was relocated to the Chinatown area of the city in 1990. The college offers AOS degrees in diverse areas of study such as accounting, office technology, and business management. PBC also offers a wide variety of professional certificates to the students.
Students at Professional Business College enjoy an active life. The college offers a wide variety of financial aid such as the Bella Nayyer Educational Grant, and The Dr. Shou-Ting Lee Scholarship Fund. PBC offers career counseling and placement assistance to the students. The college enrolls students representing various backgrounds and experiences.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in office and administration and business and management.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 9,130 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,472 |
Financial Aid
Professional Business College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 99% | $4,261 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 96% | $2,264 |
| Pell Grant | 96% | $2,264 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant | 90% | $2,266 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 20% | $1,048 |
| Federal Loan | 20% | $1,048 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Professional Business College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Island Business Institute | Flushing, NY | 607 |
| 2 | The College of Office Technology | Chicago, IL | 365 |
| 3 | Jamestown Business College | Jamestown, NY | 263 |
| 4 | ICDC College | Los Angeles, CA | 1,760 |
| 5 | Centura College - Columbia | Columbia, SC | 157 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 149 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 15 | 3 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 31 |
Students
Student enrollment was 700 in 2009-2010 (1,141 full-time equivalent).
About 31% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 69% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 53% of the student body. About 13% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 63% Women 55% All 57%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services