74-09 37th Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY 11372

Located in the diverse Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, N.Y., Plaza College prepares students of all backgrounds for challenging careers in fields such as information technology, medical assisting, and accounting and information systems. This private, specialized college offers a curriculum that is tailored to the needs of a wide variety of students with a mix of courses in both business and the liberal arts.

Plaza College students can earn a Bachelor's degree in business administration - management. associate degree programs are offered in information sciences, accounting and information systems, office technologies, computer business support specialist and medical assisting. certificate programs at Plaza include word processing, junior accounting, computer operations assistant, medical office assistant, entrepreneurship, junior office assistant and high tech. Plaza's academic year is divided into three semesters. Plaza College students must earn 120 credits for a Bachelor's degree, 60 credits for an Associate Degree and between 12 and 60 credits for certificate programs. Faculty members have real-world experience that they pass on to Plaza College students. Individual needs are paramount, and there is a mentoring program that gives students one-on-one time with professional teachers.

Plaza College is centrally located in New York City. A major transportation hub is just one block away, and students travel to the campus from Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Long Island. The financial services staff at Plaza College will help students develop a funding plan for their education, and financial aid may be available. There is also a student services department that is made up of counselors and academic advisors. These staff members concentrate on helping each student throughout their experience at Plaza College. In addition, the Plaza Library, Learning Resources Center and a wireless campus give students access to print and electronic resources, research assistance, tutoring and supplemental instruction. Finally, when students are ready to begin their job search, the Plaza College career services department provides career advice, job placement assistance, and resume writing and interview tips. A career services coordinator provides counseling that helps students determine what type of job would best fits their skills, abilities and interests.

Quick Facts:

Plaza College was founded in 1916.

It is possible to earn a degree from Plaza College in as little as 18 months.

Nearly 100 different nationalities are represented among the Plaza College student body.

The on-site career services department at Plaza College has over a 90% placement rate.

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