Purdue University Global-Hagerstown
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(301) 766-3600
- Hagerstown Business College is an institution of higher education offering quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career-focused education, empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.
School Highlights
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown serves 494 students (27% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Top Rankings
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Purdue University Global-Hagerstown | (MD) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 5 staff | 179 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- For over 65 years HBC has been providing quality career-oriented education to men and women in the areas of business, office technology, and medical and legal studies. We have one of the most medicated faculties, whose goal is to help you succeed. Our curriculum is practical, designed to give you what you need to get the job you want. Hagerstown Business College is dedicated to educational programs and services that promote occupational competency, professional awareness, and personal growth. Opportunities for development in these areas assist participants in their preparation for contributions to business and society as a whole. Hagerstown Business College (HBC), which included the Maryland Medical Secretarial School and the National Legal Secretarial School, was founded in July of 1938. The College was established as a proprietary institution devoted exclusively to teaching business subjects and preparing students to enter the business community with specific skills in specialized business professions. Since 1938, HBC has become an established leader in local training for area businesses. Our faculty possesses both the theory and practical experience to improve the efficiency of your operation in a timely and economical manner. Hagerstown Business College Offers up-to-date computers, qualified instructors, courses designed by specialists in curriculum development, custom-tailored courses and consulting services.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Purdue University Global-Hagerstown is Hagerstown Community College (4.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,156 students | 4.00 Mi11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 500-2530 4.004,156 - 830 students | 14.90 Mi1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237
(717) 749-6000 14.90830 - Martinsburg CollegePrivate for-profit1,203 students | 18.00 Mi341 Aikens Center
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 945-0656 18.001,203 - Valley College-MartinsburgPrivate for-profit516 students | 18.00 Mi287 Aikens Ctr Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0979 18.00516 - 6,273 students | 22.20 Mi13650 Apple Harvest Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 260-4380 22.206,273
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