Jamestown Business College
Tel:
(716)664-5100
- Since 1886 Jamestown Business College has been dedicated to providing students with outstanding career-oriented associate degree and certificate programs. This tradition continues into the 21st century with programs of study offering a quality business education and the technical skills needed in today's workplace.
School Highlights
- Jamestown Business College serves 318 students (99% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Jamestown Business College is one of 2 community colleges within Chautauqua County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Jamestown Business College is Jamestown Community College (2.2 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Jamestown Business College | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 11 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 318 students | 1,701 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 314 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4 students | 538 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | - |
| % Asian | - | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% |
| % Black | 2% | 17% |
| % White | 88% | 49% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 50% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,900 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- JBC is a private college with about 300 students, just the right size for personalized faculty support and small classes. JBC graduates are skilled in fields of marketing and management, information technology, entrepreneurship, accounting, medical, legal, or general administrative assisting. The college offers degree and non-degree programs that develop professional competencies for business careers and provide a general education to contribute to the intellectual and emotional growth of each student. The various programs meet student needs and the demands of the area community. The campus consists of three connected buildings, a modern two-level structure housing computer labs and classrooms, an administrative building with staff and faculty offices and a classic, historic mansion built around 1900 with classrooms and a student lounge. JBC's location in Jamestown, New York, offers students a wide array of cultural, recreational, and sports activities with a hometown atmosphere unique to a small city. With convenient schedules to fit busy lifestyles, affordability, and career placement, JBC offers the perfect mix for a rewarding and successful college experience.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Jamestown Business College is Jamestown Community College (2.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 5,065 students | 2.20 Mi525 Falconer St
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716)338-1000 2.205,065 - 371 students | 38.60 Mi504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
(888)878-0462 38.60371 - Triangle Tech Inc-EriePublic46 students | 43.20 Mi2000 Liberty St
Erie, PA 16502
(814)453-6016 43.2046 - Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT)Private, for profit205 students | 43.60 Mi940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16510
(814)868-9900 43.60205 - Erie Institute of Technology IncPrivate, for profit232 students | 43.60 Mi940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565
(814)868-9900 43.60232
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