PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE
- 125 Canal Street
- New York, NY 10002
- OPEID College Code: 02306500
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- General Phone: (212) 226-7300
- President: Leon Y Lee
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 767
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Professional Business College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.pbcny.edu

- Mission Statement
- 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.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 367 | 945 | 1,312 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 230 (63%) | 523 (55%) | 753 (57%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 123 (53%) | 280 (54%) | 403 (54%) |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 96% | 90% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,048 | $2,264 | $2,266 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.3% | - | - |
| Number in Default | 9 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 79 | 2 | - |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $9,130 | $8,510 | $8,510 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,130 | $8,510 | $8,510 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,130 | $8,510 | $8,510 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,472 | $1,339 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $15,069 | $13,699 | $13,300 |
| Other Expenses | $5,026 | $4,564 | $4,382 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,026 | $4,564 | $4,382 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $10,602 | $9,849 | $9,810 |
| In-State | $10,602 | $9,849 | $9,810 |
| Out of State | $10,602 | $9,849 | $9,810 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $30,697 | $28,112 | $27,492 |
| In-State | $30,697 | $28,112 | $27,492 |
| Out of State | $30,697 | $28,112 | $27,492 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $15,628 | $14,413 | $14,192 |
| In-State | $15,628 | $14,413 | $14,192 |
| Out of State | $15,628 | $14,413 | $14,192 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting Degree | - | 63 |
| Accounting, Other Degree | 3 | - |
| Administrative Assistant Degree | - | 50 |
| Business Administration Degree | - | 36 |
| Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other Degree | 11 | - |
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree | 1 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 767 Undergraduate: 767
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 254 Female: 513
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 254 Female: 513
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 764 Part-Time: 3
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 764 Part-Time: 3
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 173 | 23% |
| Asian | 365 | 48% |
| Hispanic | 225 | 29% |
| White | 4 | 0.5% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 15 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 90 | 12% |
| Ages 20-21 | 150 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 152 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 115 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 79 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 68 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 76 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 22 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 98 | 70 | 28 |
| Faculty Status | 62 | 37 | 25 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Primarily Instruction | 56 | 31 | 25 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 6 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $32,386 (31) | $32,895 (17) | $31,768 (14) |
| Instructor | $32,386 (31) | $32,895 (17) | $31,768 (14) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $26,498 (31) | $26,915 (17) | $25,993 (14) |
| Instructor | $26,498 (31) | $26,915 (17) | $25,993 (14) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 28%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009