Education – Business College
USC The Business College
Utica Campus
201 Bleecker Street
Utica, NY 13501

Oneonta Campus
17 Elm Street
Oneonta, NY 13820

Canastota Campus
Route 5 and Dominick Bruno Blvd
Canastota, NY 13032
1.800.321.4USC
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Small College. Big Results. Close to home.
At USC The Business College, your experience begins with high academic standards in an encouraging atmosphere. Small class sizes, individualized assistance, and student-centered faculty provide you with the attention you deserve.

Classes that focus on practical, real-world preparation for today’s business environment assure you the skill preparation you need!

We back this educational promise with lifetime placement assistance. At USC, we emphasize results…reaching your career goal in our mission, and our satisfaction is your success!

Our student retention rate beats our competition 2 to 1.

Our student satisfaction survey ranks us above both two-and four-year schools.

Our tuition is almost $2,000 less than our private school competitors.

Our students receive almost twice the amount of institutional scholarships.

We back our placement rate with lifetime service.

Our Mission is Simple and our History Proves It's Success…
  • High academic standards
  • An encouraging atmosphere
  • Real world preparation for today’s business environment
Quality Education
Your effort and determination is rewarded at USC! With well over a century of experience in preparing students for careers in business, we assure impressive outcomes.

Professional…Committed…Dedicated…Experienced!

Our enthusiastic faculty is committed to the excellence of the USC tradition, and strives to keep the small college experience uniquely personal. With a teacher to student ratio of 8 to 1, your active participation is an integral part of the college learning community.

Whichever program you choose, rest assured that only the brightest and most experienced leaders will guide you. Professionals in their fields, with the desire to share their business perspective, the dedicated faculty members of USC are passionate about you!

With a commitment to solid placement service, your success is assured. Because our classes are geared to real-world experience, emphasizing practical, hands-on training, you will gain the confidence you need for the competitive business world. Meeting your career goals is our promise.

An Affordable Experience

We can help you to successfully finance your education. Through scholarships, grants, loans, and supportive agencies, college can be affordable! There are eight different USC scholarships available as well as federal and state grants and loans for eligible students. Many local and state agencies may also offer tuition assistance. You are encouraged to meet individually with our Financial Aid Professionals to determine the maximum help available to you. Eighty-five percent of our students receive financial aid. For non-matriculated students our elective classes begin at just $99 per credit hour.

Don’t let confusion over college costs stand in your way! Your experience exploring your options at USC is sure to be hassle free. Please visit www.uscny.edu or call 1-800-321-4872 or email us at admissions@uscny.edu to get started.

Get started today!

Simply give us a call and speak to one of our friendly Admissions Associates who will be happy to provide you with the information you need. The next step is up to you! You are in charge of your future in USC!

Picture Yourself At USC!

Whether you are just beginning your career, changing fields or simply enhancing your skills, USC Business College has your program:

Degree Programs
  • Administrative Specialists – AOS
    • Executive
    • Legal
    • Medical
    • Computer Applications
    • General Concentrations
    • Medical Coding and Billing
    • Medical Transcription
  • Business Administration – AOS
    • Accounting
    • Management
    • Small Business Management
    • General Concentration
  • Information Systems Specialist – AAS
  • Health Service Management – AAS
  • Non-Profit Agency Management – AAS
Certificate Programs
  • Accounting
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Computer Technician
  • Computer Office Applications
  • Insurance Associate
  • Legal Office Assistant
  • Medical Office Assistant
USC Mission

Prepare men and women for successful careers in business and technology.

Foster an atmosphere that encourages students to achieve all they are capable of being, while working in a diverse society.

Provide opportunities to critically assess and to determine the highest ideals and standards of business in a dynamic world.

Maintain academic standards so that our alumni may excel in their business careers.

USC History

The Utica School of Commerce was founded by Thomas J. Risinger in 1896 in response to an early demand for specialized training in commerce and finance. His son, William S. Risinger, joined him in 1904 and, in 1919, became the head of the school. He retained this position until his retirement on March 1, 1966, at which time a new partnership was formed by Eleanor P., granddaughter of the founder, and Roger L. Williams.

On July 1, 1976, they incorporated the school under the laws of New York. Philip M. Williams and John L. Crossley, sole stockholders of the Utica School of Commerce, Inc., are two of the Trustees on the Board of Trustees of the Utica School of Commerce, Inc., presently consisting of eleven (11) Trustees total. The college has prepared tens of thousands of young men and women during the past 112 years to assume responsibilities of leadership in every area of business, and today we continue in our second century as a leader in business education.

The Utica School of Commerce, at its founding in 1896, was located on the third floor of the Oneida National Bank Building on the corner of Genesee and Bleecker Streets. In 1915, the school expanded its facilities and moved to the Mayro Building in which it had its facilities for 63 years. On September 11, 1978, the Utica School of Commerce moved to its current location at 201 Bleecker Street.

In February 1985, the Utica School of Commerce opened its Madison County Branch at the Washington Avenue Community Center in Oneida, and in March 1986, moved to the New York State Jaycees’ Building on Route 5 in Canastota. The College opened its new campus adjacent to its former location in September 1992.

USC opened its Oneonta Branch in September 1985 in the Verizon Building at 17 Elm Street, Oneonta.

The Utica School of Commerce has wireless technology at all three of its campuses. This innovative technology has given the college the ability to have every classroom become a computer lab where students bring laptop computers to class and have the ability to connect with the College’s computer and the Internet.

In response to the demand for more flexible scheduling, in 2004, USC added both credit and non-credit course offerings. With nearly 300 non-credit courses and a growing number of credit-bearing courses, USC is in the forefront of online education. See our website for more information. The Utica School of Commerce is one of the originators of private business college education in New York. We are proud of the accomplishments of our alumni. USC continues to provide a friendly spirit, modern facilities and equipment, and a faculty dedicated to preparing students for high standards in a successful career.

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Our three locations offer:

Flexible scheduling, online classes, personal attention, and dedicated instructors. Our staff is committed to you! We back our educational promise with lifetime placement assistance! Wireless campuses with state-of-the-art technology, student e-mail accounts, resource library, and learning centers with academic support staff provide the foundation for your academic success. Our corporate development department, placement and internship office, career closet, and student service organizations encourage career development and promote your connection with the local employment community.

Utica Campus
  • Safe, indoor parking garage
  • Right on the city bus line
  • Close to local shopping, coffee shops, banking, post office and other everyday necessities
  • Wireless network at campus and at many spots downtown
  • Close proximity to business for employment and internship possibilities
Oneonta Campus
  • Small, close-knit campus in the heart of The Leatherstocking Region conveniently located between Albany and Binghamton
  • Minutes away from a great downtown area with shops, restaurants, and nightlife
  • A town committed to higher education, home to USC as well as two baccalaureate degree granting institutions, Oneonta and Hartwick colleges
  • Well-established public transit system within easy walking distance to campus
Canastota Campus
  • Easy access from NYS thruway
  • Quaint downtown area with a variety of shopping and dining options
  • Minutes from several state parks with hiking, swimming and boating opportunities
  • Just 20 minutes to downtown Syracuse where a wealth of cultural experiences, employment possibilities, and entertainment is available
  • Flexible course schedules including Saturday classes
Solid Reputation

We come highly recommended. In fact, most of our students first hear about us from their family, friends, and co-workers who have attended USC. Our reputation will enable you to find work quickly in your chosen career path. Area employers know what it takes to be a USC graduate! We prepare you for the changing business climate, while focusing on fundamentals and core requirements that every business needs. USC has a proven track record for job placement with strong connections to employers who actively seek out our graduates.

Open House every Friday @ 1:00pm at all locations.

College Calendar 2008-2009

Admissions Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 6:30pm
Friday - 8:30am - 4:00am