Merkaz Bnos-Business School
Brooklyn, NY 11214
About Merkaz Bnos-Business School
Merkaz Bnos-Business School is a private trade and vocational school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling about 110 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 98.82% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $27,249 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,249.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkaz Bnos-Business School | — | $31,786 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Merkaz Bnos-Business School really?
Evidence: average net price at Merkaz Bnos-Business School versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Merkaz Bnos-Business School is $31,786.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $31,786 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $22,413 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $11,733 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Merkaz Bnos-Business School: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Merkaz Bnos-Business School—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$31,786
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $31,458 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,539 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,592 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,940 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Merkaz Bnos-Business School is known for
Top program completions
- Medical Office Management/Administration53
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other11
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Merkaz Bnos-Business School a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Merkaz Bnos-Business School is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Merkaz Bnos-Business School.
Campus
Location
Brooklyn, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 11214
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 59% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
110
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 143
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 100.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Merkaz Bnos-Business School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Merkaz Bnos-Business School was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Merkaz Bnos-Business School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $25,007 |
| 2014 | — | — | $25,066 |
| 2015 | — | — | $19,587 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,989 |
| 2017 | — | — | $15,494 |
| 2018 | — | — | $16,012 |
| 2019 | — | — | $15,820 |
| 2020 | — | — | $16,944 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,327 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,893 |
| 2023 | — | — | $25,008 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Merkaz Bnos-Business School reported total enrollment of about 110 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (60.0%), White (40.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 100.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Merkaz Bnos-Business School in 2024 is 110 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 143 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
98.82% 100% Completion Time
98.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 98.82% of students graduating from Merkaz Bnos-Business School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical Office Management/Administration: 0% male / 100% female
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Merkaz Bnos-Business School graduates earn a median of $27,249 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Merkaz Bnos-Business School.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $27,249. Average net price used in cost models: $31,786.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Merkaz Bnos-Business School graduates report median earnings of $27,249 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Merkaz Bnos-Business School.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Merkaz Bnos-Business School.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Merkaz Bnos-Business School graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Merkaz Bnos-Business School—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,192
- New York median 0.85× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median near the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Merkaz Bnos-Business School at a glance
Merkaz Bnos-Business School
Merkaz Bnos-Business School is a private non-profit institution in Brooklyn, NY.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Medical Office Management/AdministrationComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian60.0%White or Caucasian40.0%Black or African American0.0%
Schools near Merkaz Bnos-Business School
Other campuses in Brooklyn, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merkaz Bnos-Business School located?
Merkaz Bnos-Business School is located in Brooklyn, NY.
How much does Merkaz Bnos-Business School cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $31,786 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What explains Merkaz Bnos-Business School's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($31,786), completion (98.8% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($27,249). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Merkaz Bnos-Business School?
Merkaz Bnos-Business School reports undergraduate enrollment of about 143 students, Asian (60.0%), White (40.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Merkaz Bnos-Business School?
About 63.4% of students at Merkaz Bnos-Business School are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Merkaz Bnos-Business School earn?
Median earnings are $29,058 six years after entry and $27,249 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Merkaz Bnos-Business School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 98.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Merkaz Bnos-Business School public or private?
Merkaz Bnos-Business School is a private nonprofit institution located in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Merkaz Bnos-Business School an HBCU?
No. Merkaz Bnos-Business School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Merkaz Bnos-Business School a tribal college?
No. Merkaz Bnos-Business School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Merkaz Bnos-Business School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Merkaz Bnos-Business School does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Merkaz Bnos-Business School religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Merkaz Bnos-Business School: Jewish.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- New York college profile
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- New York trade schools profile
- Brooklyn, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.