Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 254620
- Phone: (570) 288-8400
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
91.45%FINANCIAL AID RATE
93%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,965Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Laurel Business Institute (LBI)
166 Slocum Street, Forty Fort, PA
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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates LBI accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $11,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $350 to $420 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 93% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 84% | $7,552 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 83% | $6,044 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Laurel Business Institute may offer student services like:- Distance learning
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Laurel Business Institute by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
- Nail Technician (C)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Other Career Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Laurel Business Institute.
- Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology in Eolia, MO (5 miles away)
- Triangle Tech Inc - Greensburg in Pittsburgh, PA (29 miles away)
- Penn Commercial Business - Technical School in Philadelphia, PA (33 miles away)
- All - State Career School - Pittsburgh in Hazle TWP., PA (35 miles away)
- Sanford - Brown Institute - Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA (40 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 254620
- Phone: (570) 288-8400
- School Homepage