CSB Media Arts Center

What CSB Media Arts Center does

CSB Media Arts Center is a privately held career training school that operates as a college alternative for media-focused careers. Founded in 1963 as the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and rebranded to CSB Media Arts Center in the 2020s, the school delivers four accelerated programs—Broadcast Media, Filmmaking, Web Design & Development, and Social Media Marketing—each completable in 2–4 months. Instruction is hands-on, taught by industry professionals, and excludes general education requirements such as math and science. The school also supports veterans through VA-approved programs eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill and Vocational Rehabilitation benefits.

The institution operates four physical campuses in Farmington, CT; Stratford, CT; Cherry Hill, NJ; and North Palm Beach, FL, supplemented by 100% online delivery for Web Development and Social Media Marketing. CSB positions itself against the four-year college model on speed, cost, and job-readiness, emphasizing resume and portfolio development, job placement assistance, and tuition affordability designed to avoid student loan debt. The business model is tuition-driven with no disclosed external funding; pricing is not publicly listed and prospective students must request information or schedule a campus tour. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, relying on campus tours, information sessions, direct admissions counseling, content marketing via blog and social channels, and opt-in email/SMS nurture.

Name

CSB Media Arts Center

Legal name

CSB Media Arts Center

Website

https://gocsb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CSB Media Arts Center is a privately held career training school offering accelerated 2–4 month programs in broadcast media, filmmaking, social media marketing, and web development, delivered at four East Coast campuses and online to individuals seeking a college alternative.

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Product category

Career and Technical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Film, Television & Media Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Animation, Game Art & Digital Arts Colleges (EDAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Media career training
• Broadcast media education
• Filmmaking training
• Web development courses
• Social media marketing program

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: CSB generates revenue primarily through tuition charges for its accelerated media training programs. Programs are completed in 2-4 months and are positioned as a cost-effective alternative to traditional four-year college. The school markets significantly lower tuition compared to four-year institutions, with the goal of students entering the workforce without student loan debt. Financial aid and VA education benefits (GI Bill) may be available for eligible students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CSB Media Arts Center provides accelerated, hands-on career training programs in Broadcast Media, Filmmaking, Web Design & Development, and Social Media Marketing. Programs are completed in 2-4 months and delivered in-person at four East Coast campuses or 100% online, positioning the school as a lower-cost alternative to four-year college for media careers.

Product overview

CSB Media Arts Center offers four accelerated, hands-on training programs in Broadcast Media, Filmmaking, Web Design & Development, and Social Media Marketing. Programs are delivered in-person at four East Coast campuses (Farmington CT, Stratford CT, Cherry Hill NJ, Palm Beach FL) or online. The school positions itself as a college alternative focused on practical skills, with programs completed in 2–4 months. Additional offerings include job placement assistance, resume and portfolio development, and VA-approved programs for veteran education benefits.

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Products and services

• Broadcast Media Program Hands-on training for careers in radio, TV, podcasting, and production, covering audio and video production, on-air performance, sports broadcasting, and television production both on-air and behind the scenes. Designed for career readiness without requiring a four-year degree. Delivered in-person at CSB campuses.
• Filmmaking Program Fast-track program teaching every step of the filmmaking process from script to screen, covering shooting, directing, editing, and producing films. Students train on professional equipment and software while making real projects. Designed for aspiring directors, editors, and content creators.
• Web Design & Development Program 100% online program teaching how to create beautiful, functional websites from the ground up using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, and other web technologies. Prepares students for freelance gigs or tech careers without a 4-year degree.
• Social Media Marketing Program Program teaching content creation, digital branding, and analytics for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. Covers content strategy, platform optimization, paid advertising, and social media management. Available 100% online or in person at Farmington, CT.
• Veterans Programs Education and training programs for veterans and their families transitioning to civilian life or changing careers. Approved programs eligible for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs educational reimbursement, including Post 9/11 GI Bill and Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment benefits.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• CT TV and Film AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSB Media Arts Center works alongside the CT TV and Film Alliance in support of Connecticut's creative economy. The partnership involves advocacy and leadership to strengthen awareness of the film and television industry's value to the state both culturally and economically.
• Hollywood to Hartford Documentary ProjectminorOthersCSB Media Arts Center supported the documentary 'Hollywood to Hartford,' which highlights Connecticut's connection to broadcasting, film, and television. Several CSB graduates contributed to the project including Steve Emirzian, Donna Collins, Neal Aft Thomassen, Gerry Williams, James Parascondola, and Sam Rondini.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Full Sail University: Accredited private school in Florida offering accelerated degrees in film, broadcast, audio, and media arts. Closely comparable to CSB on curriculum focus (broadcast, film, production) and on the accelerated, hands-on teaching model, though operating at larger scale and degree-granting status.
• SAE Institute: Global audio, film, and creative media school offering short, hands-on programs in audio production and filmmaking. Directly comparable to CSB on Broadcast Media and Filmmaking content and on accelerated, practical teaching format.
• General Assembly: Bootcamp-style provider of short courses in web development, digital marketing, and data. Directly comparable to CSB's Web Design & Development and Social Media Marketing programs in no-degree, accelerated format and career-services support.
• Los Angeles Film School: For-profit media college offering programs in film, audio, animation, and entertainment business. Comparable on media-arts curriculum and equipment-driven, career-oriented training, with similar positioning around industry equipment and instructor experience.
• New York Film Academy: Hands-on film, broadcast, and media school with short-term and degree programs taught by industry professionals. Directly comparable to CSB's Filmmaking and Broadcast Media programs in target student and teaching methodology, with a larger multi-city footprint.
• Miami Ad School: Specialized school for advertising, content, and digital marketing taught by working industry creatives. Comparable to CSB's Social Media Marketing program in curriculum focus on digital brand building and portfolio-driven, accelerated learning.

Emerging players

• Codecademy: Online platform teaching web development and programming through self-paced courses. Comparable to CSB's online Web Development program on subject matter, though operating at much larger scale and predominantly self-serve.
• BrainStation: Digital skills training provider in web development, digital marketing, and design. Comparable to CSB on accelerated format and career-services model for digital marketing and web development cohorts.
• Per Scholas: Nonprofit that provides tuition-free technology training and career support, including IT and software programs. Comparable to CSB on career-readiness mission and tuition/affordability positioning, though focused on IT rather than media arts.
• Flatiron School: Bootcamp focused on software engineering, data, and cybersecurity with shorter, immersive formats. Comparable to CSB on accelerated, no-degree structure and on placement-driven positioning, though primarily tech-focused rather than media-arts.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gocsb
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CSBBroadcasting
• Facebookfacebook.com/gocsb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csb_media_arts_center
• Instagraminstagram.com/gocsb

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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