Sanford-Brown College-Farmington (Closed 2014)
Tel:
(860)882-1690
- With two campuses in Norwalk and Farmington, Gibbs College offers career training in such in-demand fields as Computer Programming, Fashion Design and Merchandising, Digital Media, Computer Network Operations, Visual Communications, and Office Administration.
School Highlights
- Sanford-Brown College-Farmington is one of 6 community colleges within Hartford County, CT.
- The nearest community college to Sanford-Brown College-Farmington is Tunxis Community College (4.7 miles away).
School Overview
| Sanford-Brown College-Farmington | (CT) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% |
| % Black | 8% | 13% |
| % White | 16% | 53% |
| % Unknown races | 62% | 12% |
| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.66 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2013) | 50% | 10% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,500 | $35,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2013) | 100% | 73% |
| Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2013) | $12,125 | $9,000 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2013) | $7,573 | $3,500 |
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Gibbs College specialized Associate Degree, certificate, and diploma programs reinforce the important communication, interpersonal and career-building skills necessary for entry into any job market. It is this combination that helps prepare you for a team environment where you can succeed as a well rounded professional. Gibbs College Norwalk campus offers specialized Associate Degree, certificate and diploma programs in Visual Communications, Digital Media, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Digital Filmmaking & Multimedia, Computer Programming, Computer Network Operations, Office Administration and E-commerce. Our team of professionals bring years of workplace experience to every classroom and encourage the leadership qualities, problem-solving abilities and communication skills employers demand.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Sanford-Brown College-Farmington is Tunxis Community College (4.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,193 students | 4.70 Mi271 Scott Swamp Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860)255-3500 4.704,193 - 4,075 students | 6.80 Mi950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860)906-5000 6.804,075 - Goodwin CollegePrivate, non-profit3,440 students | 8.10 MiOne Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860)528-4111 8.103,440 - Lincoln College of New England-SouthingtonPrivate, for profit715 students | 9.70 Mi2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
(860)628-4751 9.70715 - 7,300 students | 12.00 MiGreat Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)512-3000 12.007,300
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