Santa Barbara Business College

Founded in 1888, Santa Barbara Business College is one of the oldest colleges in California, as well as the United States. The college offers programs in a variety of subjects, such as business, health, information technology, paralegal studies and criminal justice. Its diploma courses include computer-aided drafting, cosmetology and medical office assistance. Santa Barbara Business College offers associate s, bachelor s and master s degrees in various subjects, including network engineering and computer technology, computer science and information systems technology, business management and fashion merchandising. In addition, the college offers several financial aid programs, including the Federal Pell Grant and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant for students with financial needs. Santa Barbara Business College maintains campuses in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Palm Desert, Ventura and Bakersfield, Calif.