For-profit career college in Forest Hills offering healthcare, business, and court reporting degrees since 1916.
Plaza College operates five schools: Allied Health, Business, Court Reporting, Dental Sciences, and Graduate Studies. The college offers associate degrees (A.A.S., A.O.S., A.S.), bachelor's degrees (B.S., B.B.A.), master's degrees (M.S.), and certificate programs across healthcare, business, and legal fields. All programs are taught by experienced faculty with small class sizes and a 25:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The college operates on a three-semester calendar (Fall, Winter, Spring) and provides multimodal learning combining on-campus and virtual-synchronous instruction.
Located at 118-33 Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills, the campus was designed around the collegiate learning experience and received an 'Excellence in Design' award from the Queens Chamber of Commerce. The college serves a diverse student body reflecting Queens' multicultural population. Student engagement activities include academic workshops, community events, and professional development opportunities. Facilities include an Academic Resources Center offering free tutoring, supplemental instruction, and writing assistance; a community dental clinic; and IT support services.
Plaza College accepts applications for full-time day and part-time evening/weekend programs. The college offers programs for high school graduates, GED holders, transfer students, and college graduates. Admissions events and campus tours are available. The college also offers a Career Pathways program allowing students without a high school diploma to earn their High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma while pursuing an associate degree or certificate.
The college reports a 63% graduation rate and emphasizes career preparation through industry partnerships with hospitals, medical offices, and legal firms. Career services support job search and workforce entry. Programs are designed to prepare students for licensure exams (NCLEX for nursing, RDH for dental hygiene, RMA for medical assisting) and professional certification in their respective fields.