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3035 Cleveland Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2126
p. 707-546-4000
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Empire College School of Business

Santa Rosa, CA

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Empire College School of Business Introduction

Empire College School of Business is located in Santa Barbara, California and has been working since 1961 to develop rigorous academic courses to better prepare their students for real world business experiences. In as little as 6 to 18 months, you can propel your career to better coincide with your long-term business goals and dreams. The college also works with you to develop a course schedule that best accommodates your daily schedule, making it easy for you to attend classes while maintaining a steady income.

Empire College School of Business Academics

Empire College School of Business offers programs and degrees in a variety of business-oriented fields. In all areas, course instruction is enforced through a job-focused curriculum, meaning you’re learning a specific set of skills for your respective area of interest or career.

Accounting/Bookkeeping

Empire College has developed three different accounting programs to satisfy students at varying levels. You can earn a Specialized Associate Degree in Accounting or complete programs like Accounting with Computer Applications or Accounting Essentials to further your accounting career.

Information Technology

At Empire College, there are a wide variety of courses in information technology. Whether you want to further your education in Microsoft or Linux, there is great flexibility in IT training on campus. The college also offers information technology students the opportunity to take their certification exams on campus.

Legal

Take your paralegal or legal secretary courses from experienced attorneys and mediators at Empire College. You can choose from a Specialized Associate Degree for Paralegals or Legal Office Administration and Legal Secretary training programs.

Medical

Healthcare is one of the country’s fastest-growing industries and Empire College School of Business has many courses to keep you competitive in the medical job market. Choose from one of the following to jumpstart your healthcare profession:

  • Specialized Associate Degree—Medical Assistant
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Medical Billing and Coding Technician
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Phlebotomy
  • Office Administration

    As office administration skills become more specialized, Empire College School of Business has improved upon its curriculum to keep students marketable and valuable in the office administration industry. Students can work toward a Specialized Associate Degree as an Administrative Specialist or complete programs in the following areas: Executive Office Administration, Administrative Assistant, Accelerated Business Essentials, and Computerized Business Skills.

    Tourism & Hospitality

    Tourism and hospitality courses and curriculum cater specifically to preparing students to enter the California tourism industry, the largest in the nation. Programs cater to beginners or accelerated students through two different versions of the Tourism, Hospitality, and Wine Industries program at Empire College School of Business.

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    Empire College School of Business Admissions

    Empire College School of Business works to make the admissions process as smooth and simply as possible. It caters not only to students fresh out of high school but also to returning students who are considering a career change.

    The admissions committee at Empire College consider admission on four different factors: previous education, personal ambition and motivation, academic and career goals, and the student’s ability to benefit in the field from the education and training provided. Courses are open to students who have a high school diploma, GED, or Proficiency Certificate. However, if you have none of these, you’re still eligible for admission as long as you are 18 years of age and are able to pass an independently administered aptitude test.

    Financial Aid

    Once you are admitted, an Empire College representative works with you to determine your financial aid needs. Like most schools, eligibility for financial aid is assessed on a needs basis as well as academic performance.

    Students can seek help from various grant and loan programs to help further their education, and Empire College accepts many of these forms. Consider Federal Pell Grants and California Grants to subsidize your education. There are also several federal loan programs, which provide students with low-interest rate loans, and work-study opportunities for students at Empire College. Finally, Empire College students can benefit from programs like The State Department of Rehabilitation and The Workforce Investment Board.

    Student Financial Aid Details

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    Empire College School of Business 3064th for the average student loan amount.
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    Local Community

    Empire College School of Business’ location in Santa Barbara, California helps to further motivate and direct the school in educating promising individuals and employees to help better their community. Just one hour north of the San Francisco Bay area, Empire College formulates curriculum that works to the advantage of students who will later work in this area. Whether they enter the wine industry in Sonoma or work as medical assistant in a San Francisco health clinic, students are equipped with not only the job skills but also with awareness of the demographics and resources within their community.

    Student Enrollment Demographics

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    Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2126
    Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Total Population40,258 (38,692 urban / 1,566 rural)
    Households14,663 (2.65 people per house)
    Median Household Income$52,434
    Families9,621 (3.19 people per family)
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