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Laurel Business Institute

#1655 in US ranking Uniontown, PA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$18,310
Tuition & fees
$11,900
Avg. aid
$8,214
Receiving aid
92%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
69%
Median salary
$30,473
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Laurel Business Institute?

Laurel Business Institute is a career-focused postsecondary institution based in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Its identity is tied to occupational training rather than a traditional liberal-arts college structure.

The institute is associated with the broader Laurel Institutes group, whose locations may have different programs and facilities. An applicant researching the school's history or current offerings should distinguish the Uniontown campus from other Laurel locations; a program advertised by the group is not necessarily taught in Uniontown.

What are the faculties and departments at Laurel Business Institute?

Laurel Business Institute organizes its education around career programs, not a conventional system of undergraduate colleges and graduate schools. Its offerings have included training in business, health-related fields and technical occupations, with credentials and course requirements varying by program.

For an accurate comparison, applicants should use the current Uniontown program catalog to identify the credential awarded, required courses, hands-on training, program length and any prerequisites. Those details matter more here than a broad departmental label: two programs in the same occupational area may lead to different credentials or licensing pathways. Institutional staffing figures report 44 full-time and 48 part-time faculty, but those totals do not establish how many instructors teach a particular program or campus schedule.

What is the location of Laurel Business Institute?

Laurel Business Institute is in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a city in southwestern Pennsylvania. Its setting is more consistent with a local, career-oriented campus than with a large residential university.

Location can affect both the commute and access to clinical sites, internships or employers. Students should confirm where their particular classes and required practical training meet; an off-campus placement can add travel even when classroom instruction is in Uniontown. Applicants comparing Laurel locations should also confirm that the program they want is offered at this campus.

What is the mission and vision of Laurel Business Institute?

Laurel Business Institute's educational focus is preparation for specific occupations through career-oriented instruction and practical training. That focus helps explain its emphasis on program requirements, internships and employment assistance.

A stated commitment to career preparation is an institutional aim, not proof that every student will obtain a job or meet a profession's licensing requirements. Prospective students should compare the stated purpose of their chosen program with its curriculum, required practical experience and the entry requirements of the occupation they intend to pursue.

Laurel Business Institute Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Laurel Business Institute

Level of institution

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Town: Distant

Institutional Category

Degree-granting, associate's and certificates

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Two-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Trimesters

Foundation year

1985

Laurel Business Institute Accreditation

Laurel Business Institute is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Laurel Business Institute Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconCertificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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