SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown
Tel:
(631)370-3300
- Our career-oriented school, located on Long Island, provides students with a comprehensive curriculum by embracing traditional practices and combining them with contemporary ideas. At Katharine Gibbs School - Melville, we are dedicated to providing students with the best educational experience possible.
School Highlights
- SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown serves 240 students (88% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.
- SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown is one of 4 community colleges within Suffolk County, NY.
- The nearest community college to SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown is Farmingdale State College (1.8 miles away).
Top Placements
SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown | (NY) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 Faculty | 13 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 240 students | 1,701 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 210 students | 1,163 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 30 students | 538 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 12% | 19% |
| % Black | 6% | 17% |
| % White | 6% | 49% |
| % Unknown races | 74% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 59% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,400 | $35,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Katharine Gibbs School Melville on Long Island New York provides quality educational programs for our students. In order to give students the tools they need to begin a successful career, the curriculum is structured to emulate real-world situations. Plus, our experienced instructors keep up with current industry trends to maintain a relevant curriculum. Our programs are designed to accommodate both traditional and non-traditional students by offering day, evening, and weekend classes, as we are dedicated to serve those students seeking a solid foundation for their future. We provide specialized Associate degrees in Business Administration, Computer Network Operations, Criminal Justice, Digital Film, Graphic Design, Health Care Administration - Long Term Care, Office Administration - Business, Office Administration - Medical, Office Administration - Legal, Network Systems Security, Game and Web Design and Certificate Programs in Computer Technical Support. To promote dynamic discussion within the classroom, we maintain small class sizes so students receive the personal attention they deserve. Our skilled faculty and staff at Katharine Gibbs School - Melville has the desire to take an active role in each student's personal growth and career goals.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to SBI Campus-An Affiliate of Sanford-Brown is Farmingdale State College (1.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 8,394 students | 1.80 Mi2350 Broadhollow Road
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(631)420-2000 1.808,394 - Five Towns CollegePrivate, for profit687 students | 2.60 Mi305 North Service Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631)424-7000 2.60687 - 851 students | 5.80 Mi6801 Jericho Tpk
Syosset, NY 11791
(800)922-7337 5.80851 - Island Drafting and Technical InstitutePrivate, for profit103 students | 7.10 Mi128 Broadway Rte 110
Amityville, NY 11701
(631)691-8733 7.10103 - Nassau Community CollegePublic22,374 students | 9.80 MiOne Education Dr
Garden City, NY 11530
(516)572-7501 9.8022,374
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