Laurel Business Institute is a two-year career college, which provides career oriented education for its students. Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:
- Personal and Culinary Services
- Health and Clinical Professions
- Business and Marketing Studies
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences
Over the past several years Laurel Business Institute granted degrees to more than 250 students with more than 53% of those who start the program continue it to completion. Over twenty different programs are offered at Laurel Business Institute, and it awards degrees up to an Associates degree. Below is a list of the more popular programs being offered:
- Hair Styling
- Medical Assistant
- Respiratory Therapy Technician
- Facial Treatment Specialist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Massage Therapy
To help students and alumni succeed, Laurel Business Institute may provide student services including:
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the program courses of Laurel Business Institute for over twenty-six straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see programs available, tuition, and disclosures.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of areas of study available at Laurel Business Institute. Programs that have a link will take you to the program's profile page where education requirements, career pathways, and other information is available.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
- System Administration (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (A, C)
- Hair Styling (C)
- Personal Grooming Arts (C)
- Nail Technician (C)
- Facial Treatment Specialist (C)
- Cosmetology, Barber and Nail Instructor (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at LBI is -. To calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance visit the net price calculator. A fee of $50 is required from all applicants. Any tuition and financial aid figures listed provide an outline of costs at LBI, however they may not accurately represent current costs, fees, or tuition. Please check with LBI for more information.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $8,800-$11,000
- Required fees: $1,000
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 90% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $6,616 |
Receiving Student Loans | 79% | $5,916 |
Other Career Colleges
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Laurel Business Institute.
- Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology in Mount Braddock, PA (5 miles away)
- Douglas Education Center in Monessen, PA (20 miles away)
- West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown in Morgantown, WV (22 miles away)
- Education and Technology Institute in Greensburg, PA (31 miles away)
- Penn Commercial Business - Technical School in Washington, PA (33 miles away)