Career College in the Bay Area, California

Empire College, Santa Rosa:
Empire College, located in Santa Rosa, California, is just one hour north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the heart of the wine-growing region of Sonoma County. We feature a total of 25 career training programs, including five Specialized Associate Degree programs in Accounting, Administrative Specialist, Information Technology, Medical Assistant and Legal Assistant, as well as a top-ranked Juris Doctor law program.

Empire College is one of the top California business schools. We offer affordable courses and programs focused on giving you the tools you will need to succeed in your career in as little as 6 to 18 months. Day and evening classes help you learn on a schedule that's practical, flexible and convenient for you.

We offer associate degree, diploma and certificate programs in the following areas.

- Accounting
- Information Technology
- Paralegal
- Medical Assisting
- Office Administration
- Tourism Management & Hospitality

Evening Classes:
Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Medical Billing, Legal Assisting/Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Accounting Essentials, Computerized Business Skills, and Hospitality programs are offered in the evening. In addition, for those wanting a class on a particular software package, individual computer classes in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and more are offered at night.

We offer a Juris Doctor (J.D.) law program. In order to practice law in California, one must pass the California Bar Examination.

As an accredited California law school, Empire College School of Law is proud to be among the top California law schools. Since our school opened in 1973, approximately 80 percent of Empire School of Law graduates who have taken the California Bar Exam have passed. Over the last five years, Empire School of Law has consistently achieved one of the highest pass rates for California Accredited Law Schools. Our graduates comprise approximately 25 percent of the Sonoma County Bar and include members of the judiciary in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Merced counties.

School of Law Mission:
The mission statement of Empire College School of Law is to provide a positive learning environment to achieve a quality legal education. Taught by judges and practicing attorneys, the School of Law's courses emphasize academic excellence and the development of practical lawyering skills.

The School is dedicated to instilling students with the highest principles of professional, ethical and moral responsibility. Students will be enabled to pursue diverse career choices through the acquisition of a thorough knowledge and understanding of the legal system.

The School of Business is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). In addition, the college is both a Microsoft IT Academy and a Security Certified Program Training Partner.

Empire College School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.

Job Placement:
Our Career Services department works with all students to prepare them for the competitive workplace. Our placement rate is excellent, and graduates may use this placement service for a LIFETIME!