Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria
Santa Maria, CA303 E Plaza Dr Ste 1, Santa Maria, CA 93454
559-734-9000
Santa Barbara Business College-Santa Maria is a two-year college located in Santa Maria, California. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The college offers associate's degrees in business, accounting, and medical office administration.
The college was founded in 1897 as the Santa Barbara Commercial School. In its early years, the school offered courses in shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping. In the 1920s, the school began offering two-year business degrees. In the 1950s, the school changed its name to Santa Barbara Business College and began offering courses in medical office administration. In the 1980s, the college added an associate's degree in accounting.
Today, the college enrolls over 1,000 students. The majority of students are enrolled in the business and medical office administration programs. The college has a strong commitment to career-focused education and provides its students with opportunities to gain real-world experience through internships and externships. The college also offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, tutoring, and job placement assistance.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 99
Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://sbbcollege.edu/
Financial Aid: https://sbbcollege.edu/