American School of Business
Tel:
(318)798-3333
- The mission of American School of Business is dedicated to preparing its student to successfully participate in todays world of work in the medical and business industry through education and training. American School of Business provides a career training system with a professional faculty. The administrators, staff, and faculty are committed to the growth of the students as individuals and recognize that the student is the heart of our school and the purpose of the programs. Short CERTIFICATE training is available for employed adult learners who are in need of updating their skills to keep pace with the high-tech needs of today’s business environment. Fast Track CAREER DIPLOMA programs provide students with the necessary skill competencies to enter into the business or technology career fields in the shortest time possible.
School Highlights
- American School of Business serves 61 students (70% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
- American School of Business is one of 6 community colleges within Caddo County, LA.
- The nearest community college to American School of Business is Blue Cliff College-Shreveport (0.7 miles away).
Top Placements
American School of Business places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| American School of Business | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 3 staff | 26 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 6 | 5 |
| Total Enrollment | 61 students | 1,493 students |
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| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 43 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 18 students | 1,111 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | - | 6% |
| % Black | 79% | 35% |
| % White | 19% | 45% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.66 |
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| College Completion Rate | 65% | 47% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $20,700 | $28,200 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 90% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,751 | $5,000 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to American School of Business is Blue Cliff College-Shreveport (0.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Blue Cliff College-ShreveportPrivate, for profit253 students | 0.70 Mi8731 Park Plaza Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318)425-7941 0.70253 - Remington College-Shreveport CampusPrivate, non-profit291 students | 4.10 Mi2106 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)671-4000 4.10291 - Career Technical College-ShreveportPrivate, for profit303 students | 5.10 Mi1227 Shreveport-Barksdale Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318)629-2889 5.10303 - 353 students | 9.70 Mi2010 N Market St
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)676-7811 9.70353 - 8,693 students | 9.90 Mi6220 East Texas
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)678-6000 9.908,693
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