Berkeley College

What Berkeley College does

Berkeley College is a private, career-focused higher education institution founded in 1931, operating four physical campuses in New York City (Midtown) and New Jersey (Newark, Woodbridge, Woodland Park) plus a global online division branded Berkeley College Online®. The institution delivers associate, bachelor, and master degrees, plus certificate programs across three academic schools: the Larry L. Luing School of Business (accounting, business analytics, fashion merchandising, IT management, marketing, MBA), the School of Health Studies (nursing including an accredited MSN, medical assistant, surgical technology, health services administration), and the School of Professional Studies (3D digital visualization, graphic design, interior design, justice studies, legal studies, media communications). Supporting technology includes a Canvas LMS-powered Engage Student Portal, a Self-Service Scheduling system, the Berkeley College Virtual Lab for remote access to industry software (QuickBooks, AutoCAD, Tableau, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Cloud), CeDiploma/CeCertificate digital credentials through CeCredentialTrust, mobile apps for iOS and Android, and the Berkeley Knight chatbot for 24/7 support. Flywire is used for international tuition payments and Proctorio for proctored online exams. Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and fees from degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, with the Corporate Learning Partnership program extending employer-sponsored distribution. The institution holds Middle States, CCNE, and IACBE accreditations, has served more than 3,500 students, and honored more than 1,300 graduates at its 2026 commencement.

Name

Berkeley College

Legal name

Berkeley College

Website

https://berkeleycollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Berkeley College is a private career-focused higher education institution founded in 1931, operating campuses in New York City and New Jersey plus an online platform, serving over 3,500 students with associate, bachelor, master, and certificate programs across business, health, and professional studies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Independent Community & Junior Colleges (EDAHADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Career-focused degree programs
• Online learning programs
• Professional certificate programs
• Workforce development training

Headquarters

HQ city

New York City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs. More than $26 million in Berkeley College institutional aid was provided to qualified students during the 2024-2025 award year.
2. Continuing Education Programs: Professional development and certificate programs for career advancement including AI/ML, Paralegal, Interior Design, and Graphic Design certificates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Berkeley College is a private, career-focused higher education institution offering Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs plus certificate and continuing education programs across business, health sciences, and professional studies. Instruction is delivered through four physical campuses in New York City and New Jersey and a global online platform, supported by Virtual Lab software access, the Canvas-based Engage Student Portal, and CeDiploma digital credentialing.

Product overview

Berkeley College is a career-focused educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services structured as a multi-campus university with specialized schools. The core offering includes undergraduate degrees (Associate's and Bachelor's), graduate degrees (MBA and MSN), and certificate programs across three academic schools: the Larry L. Luing School of Business, the School of Health Studies, and the School of Professional Studies. Berkeley College Online extends these programs globally with flexible online delivery. Supporting products include the CeDiploma/CeCertificate digital credential system, the Engage Student Portal with Canvas LMS integration, and the Berkeley College Mobile App. The Corporate Learning Partnership provides workforce development services for employer partners, while accelerated Four-Year Combined degree options and the Honors Program offer enhanced academic pathways. The institution operates physical campuses in NYC Midtown, Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Larry L. Luing School of Business®: Business school within Berkeley College offering programs in accounting, business analytics, fashion merchandising, financial services, general business, health services management, information technology management, international business, management, and marketing.
• School of Health Studies
• School of Professional Studies
• BerkeleyCares®
• Berkeley College Online®

Products and services

• Larry L. Luing School of Business Business school within Berkeley College offering undergraduate degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Fashion Merchandising and Management, Financial Services, General Business, Health Services Management, Information Technology Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing, plus graduate MBA programs. Targets students seeking IACBE-accredited business credentials.
• School of Health Studies Health sciences school offering degrees and certificates in Health Sciences, Health Services Administration (Medical Insurance, Billing, and Coding), LPN to BSN, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Practical Nurse, Sterile Processing Technician, and Surgical Technology, plus a CCNE-accredited Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Targets students pursuing healthcare careers.
• School of Professional Studies Professional studies school offering undergraduate degrees in 3D Digital Visualization, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Justice Studies/Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, and Media Communications. Targets students pursuing creative, legal, and applied professional careers.
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Media New undergraduate degree program expanding Berkeley College's media communications and design offerings. Targets students seeking applied media careers.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduate degree in management offered through the Larry L. Luing School of Business for working professionals pursuing managerial roles.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) CCNE-accredited graduate nursing degree program offered through the School of Health Studies for nurses pursuing advanced practice and leadership roles.
• Berkeley College Online Online learning platform offering Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's degree programs plus certificate programs with flexible full-time or part-time study options accessible globally. Targets domestic and international students.
• Medical Assistant Certificate Undergraduate certificate program preparing students for entry-level medical assisting roles in healthcare settings.
• Patient Care Technician Certificate Certificate program preparing students for patient care technician roles in hospitals and clinical environments.
• Practical Nurse Certificate Certificate program preparing students for practical nursing licensure and entry-level nursing positions.
• Sterile Processing Technician Certificate Certificate program preparing students for sterile processing and central service technician roles in healthcare facilities.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Certificate Continuing Education certificate program covering AI/ML concepts including natural language processing, text analysis, and generative AI applications. Targets working professionals seeking AI credentialing.
• Core Paralegal Certificate Continuing Education certificate program providing paralegal training for career entry or advancement in legal services.
• Interior Design Certificate (Continuing Education) Continuing Education certificate program in interior design for working professionals.
• Graphic Design Certificate (Continuing Education) Continuing Education certificate program in graphic design for working professionals.
• Corporate Learning Partnership Workforce development program providing employee tuition discounts and customized corporate training programs to member organizations, supporting employer workforce development and employee retention.
• CeDiploma / CeCertificate Certified electronic diplomas and certificates provided through partnership with CeCredentialTrust. Secure, verifiable digital credentials with unique CeDiD identifiers and online validation, available to graduates starting with the winter 2023 cohort.
• Four-Year Combined BBA/MBA and BS/MBA Programs Accelerated combined undergraduate/graduate degree options allowing students to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree (MBA) in four years through integrated curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than $26 million in institutional aid provided to qualified students during 2024-2025 award year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• New York City Football Club (NYCFC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Expanded partnership making Berkeley College the Official Higher Education Partner: Undergraduate and Graduate Services of NYCFC. Provides career readiness programs, internship opportunities, front office shadowing, and community service projects. Includes focus on diverse and equitable pathways to education and career development.
• ProspanicacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with organization dedicated to advocating for Hispanic business professionals. Prospanica members enjoy tuition discounts and other benefits through Berkeley College.
• Corporate Learning PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrough Berkeley's Corporate Learning Partnership, employees at member organizations enjoy tuition discounts and workforce training benefits. Supports employer workforce development needs.
• Rennert InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerkeley College affiliate international language school. Provides NYCFC First Team players with ESL courses, language translation, and interpretation services. Partnership with NYCFC began in 2016.
• Cerwise Education PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate degree program partnership listed in sitemap under Cerwise Education Partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monroe College: Private for-profit career college based in the Bronx/NYC offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees with strong online presence. Most directly comparable peer given similar private career-college model, NYC base, and tuition-driven structure.
• ASA College: Private for-profit college with NYC campuses offering career-focused associate's and bachelor's degrees in health, business, and technology. Closely comparable in mission, ownership type, and student demographic.
• LIM College: Private NYC-based college specializing in fashion merchandising and business degrees. Comparable as a small, private, career-focused institution with overlap in Berkeley's fashion merchandising program and NYC employer partnerships.
• St. Francis College: Private liberal arts college in Brooklyn offering undergraduate and select graduate programs with career-focused curriculum. Comparable as a private, NYC-based institution serving similar student demographics with career-oriented outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU): Large private nonprofit university with one of the largest online enrollment bases in the U.S. Comparable in online program breadth, career-focused positioning, and adult-learner targeting, but at substantially greater scale.
• Western Governors University (WGU): Online-focused nonprofit university serving competency-based degree programs at scale. Comparable as a competency- and career-outcomes-driven institution, with significant overlap in adult learner recruitment and tuition pricing structure.
• Pace University: Private nonprofit university in NYC with strong career and professional studies programs including business and nursing. Comparable as a NYC-based private institution with similar program portfolio but at substantially larger scale.
• DeVry University: Private for-profit institution offering career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs with significant online enrollment. Comparable as a career-aligned, tuition-driven institution targeting similar adult learner demographics.
• New York Institute of Technology (NYIT): Private nonprofit university with NYC and Long Island campuses plus online programs in business, health, and technology. Comparable as a career-focused private institution with overlapping programs in health sciences and IT management.

Regional players

• City University of New York (CUNY): Public university system serving NYC with multiple community and senior colleges offering low-cost associate's and bachelor's degrees. Comparable as a regional provider of affordable career education to similar demographics, though public and nonprofit versus Berkeley's private for-profit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BerkeleyCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/berkeleycollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/BerkeleyCollegePage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berkeley-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/berkeleycollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@berkeleycollege

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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