Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology (Closed 2007)
Tel:
(570)622-4835
School Highlights
- Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology serves 77 students
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology is one of 2 community colleges within Schuylkill County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology is McCann School of Business & Technology (2.2 miles away).
School Overview
| Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Enrollment | 77 students | 618 students |
| % Unknown races | 100% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology (SIBT) was founded in 1977 as Schuylkill Business Institute and was created to serve the greater Schuylkill county area by providing post-secondary programs that will prepare students for careers in business. On November 16, 1982, the PA Secretary of education granted SBI approval to offer the Associate in Specialized Business Degree in the Executive Secretary, Business Adminstration/Accounting, and Medical Secretary Programs. The college offers programs in Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant Sciences, Professional Massage Therapist, Business Adminstration: Accounting, Paralegal/Legal Secretary, Secretarial Science: Executive Option, Network Internet Proffesional, Drafting Technology: Mechanical, Drafting Technology: Architectural, Graphic Design. Our new facility includes air-conditioned classrooms, administrative offices, a student lounge, instructional resource centre and abundant free parking. The computer lab and medical assistant labs are new with equipment.
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- The nearest community college to Schuylkill Institute Of Business Technology is McCann School of Business & Technology (2.2 miles away).
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