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No matter what your career dreams may be, an APC College will help you get there.

More students are choosing an APC College to pursue their higher education goals. Since 1980 enrollment in proprietary colleges has nearly doubled, dramatically outpacing the growth in other sectors of higher education, including public and private colleges.

The proprietary sector is also outpacing other sectors of higher education in both projected growth and percent of enrollment increase for four-year institutions. These trends clearly indicate an increasing demand by incoming students for a career-oriented education.

Located throughout New York, APC member colleges offer more than 60 degrees, including associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level programs.

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Why Students Choose Our Colleges

APC member colleges attract students of all ages for a host of reasons:

Convenient scheduling
Flexible class schedules allow students to attend classes at night and on weekends. Students who work, have families – or both – find these schedules perfect for their busy and demanding lifestyles.

Real life comes to the classroom
Faculty who are field-tested means students receive an education from someone who has hands-on experience and expertise, which adds tremendous value to our educational programs.

Specialized curriculum
We offer traditional and specialized degrees, including video game development, film and video production, animation, fine arts, fashion design, fashion merchandising, interior design, music, photography and much more.

Small class sizes
Small class sizes result in greater attention to your students' needs and much more constructive interaction with teachers and classmates.

Accelerated programs
With our accelerated study programs, students can study year-round. Many APC Colleges students earn an associate degree in 18 months and a bachelors’ degree in three years - quickly entering the work force and starting a career.

Relevant internships
Comprehensive internship programs allow students to learn on the job, improving their prospects for post-graduation employment.

High job placement rates

With high job placement rates, students who attend APC member colleges are in great demand by some of New York’s most successful companies.

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