Plaza College

Plaza College
MottoKnowledge and Competence
TypePrivate for-profit college
Established1916
AccreditationMSCHE
PresidentCharles E. Callahan III
Academic staff
36 FT/ 73 PT (2023)
Students846 (2023)
Location
New York City (Forest Hills, Queens)
,
New York
,
United States
CampusCity
Websitewww.plazacollege.edu

Plaza College is a private for-profit college in Forest Hills, New York.[1][2]

History

Plaza College was founded in 1916. It was originally located in Long Island City, Queens and was in Jackson Heights from 1970 to 2014.[3][4] The Jackson Heights facility burned to the ground on April 21, 2014 shortly before a pre-planned move to Forest Hills.[5] Due to the fire, Plaza moved to its new campus earlier than the planned move in June 2014, instead reopening on April 30, less than two weeks after the fire.[6]

The college offers associate degrees and bachelor's degrees as well as certificate programs in 13 fields including accounting , medical billing, and nursing.[4][7] It has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1997.[8]

Plaza College

References

  1. ^ "Plaza College - The College Board". College Board. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Plaza College". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 27 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Careers.org". www.careers.org. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  4. ^ a b "Plaza College moves to Forest Hills". NY Daily News. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  5. ^ Shilling, Andrew. "Plaza College opens new campus in Forest Hills". queensledger.com. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  6. ^ plazacollege (2014-04-29). "The Plaza College Fire: How We Will Move Forward As A United Community - Plaza College". Plaza College - Plaza College, the college for business and medical careers, has been helping students achieve success or over 90 years. Retrieved 2024-01-28.
  7. ^ "BigFuture College Search". College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Plaza College - Statement of Accreditation Status". Middle States Commission On Higher Education. Retrieved 5 February 2023.