Oakbridge Academy of Arts (Closed 2013)
Tel:
(724)335-5336
- The Oakbridge Academy of Arts specializes in career educational opportunities and training for the student who wants to gain the working knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive visual arts society.
School Highlights
- Oakbridge Academy of Arts serves 40 students (100% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Oakbridge Academy of Arts is one of 4 community colleges within Westmoreland County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Oakbridge Academy of Arts is Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell (2.1 miles away).
School Overview
| Oakbridge Academy of Arts | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Enrollment | 40 students | 618 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 40 students | 372 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2013) | 57% | 62% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $23,000 | $34,800 |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The curricula at Oakbridge are designed to offer students a concentrated study. Our approach to career education provides each individual with the training to actualize his or her potential for growth. The Academy works with each student on an individual basis towards their competency as a visual artist or professional photographer. The two year Visual Design program at Oakbridge Academy is designed to cover every facet of visual communications. This program prepares the student for an entry-level position in newspapers, magazines, industry, and every aspect of business that needs to stimulate the sales of their product or service. Several areas of employment a student should be prepared to enter are Computer Design, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Free-Lance Artist, Package Designer, Advertising Layout, Book Design / Layout and Catalog Design. The prime objective of the Photography Program, is to prepare students for entry-level employment immediately after graduation. It is a strong basic program that equips students to enter the important areas of photography including Photographer in a Commercial Art Studio, Industrial Photographer, Publishing Photographer, Photojournalist, Free-Lance Photographer, Home Portrait Photographer, Department Store Photographer and Sales Photographer. The program is designed to teach the technical knowledge and practical skills of photography and to develop the visual creativity of each student. Oakbridge Academy of Arts Online Instruction offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of our courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. Courses offered at the Oakbridge Academy of Arts includes Basic Computer Literacy; Computer Applications; Graphic Design; The Internet; Web Page Design; Web Graphics & Multimedia; Web & Computer Programming; Database Management & Programming; Computer Troubleshooting & Networking; Certification Prep; Digital Photography & Digital Video; Languages; Writing & Publishing; Entertainment Industry; Test Prep; Personal Finance & Wealth Building; Health Care, Nutrition, & Fitness; Personal Enrichment; Child Care & Parenting; Art, History, Psychology, & Literature; Math, Philosophy, & Science; Accounting; Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management; Start Your Own Business; Personal Development; Business Administration; Sales & Marketing; Law & Legal Careers; Health Care Continuing Education; Career Certificate Programs and Courses for Teaching Professionals.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Oakbridge Academy of Arts is Career Training Academy-Lower Burrell (2.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Career Training Academy-Lower BurrellPrivate, for profit120 students | 2.10 Mi179 Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724)337-1000 2.10120 - 217 students | 12.00 Mi5808 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412)362-8500 12.00217 - Career Training Academy-PittsburghPrivate, for profit80 students | 12.80 Mi1014 West View Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15229
(412)367-4000 12.8080 - Pittsburgh Career InstitutePrivate, for profit114 students | 15.60 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412)281-2600 15.60114 - Vet Tech InstitutePrivate, for profit372 students | 15.70 Mi125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412)391-7021 15.70372
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