Katharine Gibbs School-New York City (Closed 2009)
Tel:
(212)867-9300
- The mission of the Katharine Gibbs School - New York is to provide its students with the foundation for lifelong learning. Whether they choose to continue their education or enter the workforce, Gibbs graduates are trained to succeed.
School Highlights
- Katharine Gibbs School-New York City serves 655 students
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
- Katharine Gibbs School-New York City is one of 14 community colleges within New York County, NY.
- The nearest community college to Katharine Gibbs School-New York City is Wood Tobe-Coburn School (0.2 miles away).
School Overview
| Katharine Gibbs School-New York City | (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 | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Enrollment | 655 students | 1,701 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2010 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- In recent years, with the call for faster business processes and technological innovations, today's leading corporations demand an even sharper, more highly skilled professional than in years past. With our ever- expanding array of comprehensive, quality educational programs, Katharine Gibbs - New York will continue to uphold the guiding principles that this school was founded upon in 1911. Gibbs prepares their graduates for ongoing success. Katharine Gibbs School New York offers certificate and specialized degree programs in the business, administration, technology, design and criminal justice fields. The school offers degrees in Business Administration, Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, Digital Filmmaking & Multimedia, Digital Media Communications, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Office Administration and Visual Communications. At Gibbs - New York, we believe in creating a dynamic learning environment, both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether students need help within individual courses or are simply looking to expand their horizons through a variety of social, cultural and educational activities, we provide the resources to enable our students' success. We offer Mentoring and tutoring services, Confidential counseling services, Housing options & services, Workshops on resume writing and interviewing techniques, Career Services assistance after graduation and Refresher courses for alumni to keep them up to speed.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Katharine Gibbs School-New York City is Wood Tobe-Coburn School (0.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Wood Tobe-Coburn SchoolPrivate, for profit411 students | 0.20 Mi8 E 40th St
New York, NY 10016
(212)686-9040 0.20411 - Berkeley College-New YorkPrivate, for profit4,525 students | 0.30 Mi3 East 43 Street
New York, NY 10017
(212)986-4343 0.304,525 - American Academy of Dramatic Arts-New YorkPrivate, non-profit253 students | 0.50 Mi120 Madison Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212)686-9244 0.50253 - 9,764 students | 0.60 Mi227 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001
(212)217-7999 0.609,764 - Phillips Beth Israel School of NursingPrivate, non-profit278 students | 0.70 Mi766 The Avenue of the Americas 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212)614-6114 0.70278
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